Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera spectabilis, Carissa spectabilis

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This shrub is one of three members of the genus, Acokanthera. It belongs to the same family as many popular subtropical ornamental plants such as frangipani, allamanda and oleander, as well as the impala lily and num-num. This family is characterized by having sweetly scented flowers and sticky, milky sap which is very poisonous. The Bushman's poison is a hardy drought. It's a frost resistant, evergreen shrub that tolerates full sun but prefers shade, it also does well as a container plant.

Similar plants:

• Acokanthera oppositifolia (Bushman's Poison)
• Carissa carandas (Karanda)
• Carissa macrocarpa, Carissa grandiflora (Natal Plum)