Voacanga schweinfurthii (Voacanga)

Voacanga schweinfurthii (Voacanga) white flower close up with green bud on thin stem
Voacanga schweinfurthii (Voacanga) white star-shaped flower with a small green bud nearby on branch

Botanical name: Voacanga schweinfurthii

Common name: Voacanga

Family: Apocynaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Toxic or PoisonousIrritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
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Voacanga schweinfurthii is similar to Voacanga africana.

The white flowers have a unpleasant smell.

Similar plants: Voacanga schweinfurthii (Voacanga)


Voacanga schweinfurthii (Voacanga) green leaves on branch, close up of smooth foliage during midday light.
Voacanga schweinfurthii (Voacanga) with lush green foliage attached to woody stems in natural light.
Voacanga schweinfurthii (Voacanga) white flower clusters with lush green oval leaves, close up.
Voacanga schweinfurthii (Voacanga) white flower clusters nestled among thick green leaves on a woody branch.
Voacanga schweinfurthii (Voacanga) white flower close up with green buds
Voacanga schweinfurthii (Voacanga) white flower opening beside multiple round green buds


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