Voacanga africana (Wild Frangipani)

Voacanga africana, Wild Frangipani

Botanical name: Voacanga africana

Common name: Wild Frangipani

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: West Africa

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersToxic or PoisonousEthnomedical 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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