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Voacanga africana

Wild Frangipani
Family: Apocynaceae
Origin: West Africa
Small tree 10-20 ft

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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 foetida, Dicrus foetidus, Orchipeda foetida, Vinca foetida (Voacanga)
Voacanga schweinfurthii (Voacanga)
Voacanga sp. (Voacanga)

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