Alafia caudata

Alafia caudata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Alafia
Species:
A. caudata
Binomial name
Alafia caudata
Synonyms[1]
  • Alafia butayei Stapf
  • Alafia conica Pichon
  • Alafia jarmentosa Stapf
  • Alafia sarmentosa Stapf

Alafia caudata is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Description

Alafia caudata grows as a climbing shrub or liana. Its fragrant flowers feature a white or yellowish corolla. The fruit is grey with paired follicles, each up to 36 centimetres (14 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Alafia caudata is native to an area of tropical Africa from Cameroon to Mozambique.[1] Its habitat is mixed forest.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Alafia caudata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Alafia caudata". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 14 August 2013.


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