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Voacanga africana , Wild Frangipani

Voacanga africana

Wild Frangipani
Family: Apocynaceae
Origin: West Africa
Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersPoisonous or toxicEthnomedical plant.
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Voacanga africana is a tropical evergreen tree with glossy foliage. Its fragrant flowers feature a pale green, creamy or white corolla. It has numerous local medicinal uses in Africa.


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