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Tabernaemontana ventricosa
Species of plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tabernaemontana ventricosa, commonly known as forest toad-tree or small-fruited toad-tree,[3] is a tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is native to Africa.
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Description
Tabernaemontana ventricosa grows as a smallish tree. It produces latex. The leathery leaves, clustered near branch ends, are oblong. The flowers are white. The fruit is oval-shaped.[3]
Taxonomy
Tabernaemontana ventricosa was initially described by German botanist Christian Hochstetter in 1844, subsequently validly published by Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle.[2] The specific epithet ventricosa means 'ventricose' (swollen on one side).[3]
Distribution and habitat
Tabernaemontana ventricosa is native to an area of Africa from Nigeria east to Kenya and south to Mozambique.[2] Its habitat is forests from sea level to 1,850 m (6,000 ft) altitude.[3]
Conservation
Tabernaemontana ventricosa has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. The species is broadly distributed and not considered to be facing any major threats.[1]
Uses
Tabernaemontana ventricosa is locally used in the treatment of wounds, fever and hypertension.[4] The fruit is edible. The wood is locally used in planks.[1]
References
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