Tabernaemontana africana
Tabernaemontana africana Hook.
Tabernaemontana africana, a member of the Apocynaceae family, is an evergreen perennial shrub native to tropical west Africa, ranging from Senegal to Ghana. It can grow up to 6 meters in height and is utilized for producing latex, soap, and dye.
Description
Tabernaemontana africana, described by Hook. in 1825, is part of the genus Tabernaemontana within the Apocynaceae family. It is distributed across several countries in West Africa, including Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Base-Guinée, Guinée forestière, Haute-Guinée, and Moyenne-Guinée. This shrub is characterized by its evergreen nature and perennial growth habit. It is known for its utility in the production of latex, soap, and dye.
Distribution
IN · Global · Gambia · Ghana · Guinea-Bissau · Guinea · Ivory Coast · Liberia · Senegal · Sierra Leone · Base-Guinée · Guinée forestière · Haute-Guinée · Moyenne-Guinée
Synonyms
Tabernaemontana chippiiTabernaemontana grandifloraTabernaemontana longifloraConopharyngia chippiiConopharyngia longiflora
