Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani)

Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) creamy white flower close up with slender twisted petals
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) flower with elegant creamy white petals and buds on green stems.

Botanical name: Voacanga africana

Common name: Wild Frangipani

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: West Africa

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: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: White and off-white; yellow, orange
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 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.

Similar plants: Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani)


Image gallery: 8 images
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) white flower on tree with deep green oval leaves branch close up
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) white flower nestled among many glossy green leaves on a woody branch
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) tree with green leaves reaching toward light in the canopy.
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) green foliage spread on branches within a tall tree structure.
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) white flower and green buds, close up of plant.
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) white flower with slender petals and small green buds.
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) green leaves on tree branch close up
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) showing vibrant green leaves spreading from a woody stem.
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) brown seeds piled close up on a white surface
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) brown seeds are gathered together on a plain white surface
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) white flower close up on green leaves and moist plant stems.
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) white flower clusters on green foliage with dew drops after rain.
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) tree with green leaves and small white flower on branches
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) tree standing with woody trunk and dense canopy of green foliage
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) white flower close up on green leaves branch
Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani) white flower with narrow petals and green leaves on branch.


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