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Acokanthera laevigata

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Acokanthera laevigata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Acokanthera
Species:
A. laevigata
Binomial name
Acokanthera laevigata

Acokanthera laevigata is a flowering plant, growing up to 12 metres (39 ft) tall. Its flowers are white and fragrant. The plant has been used as arrow poison. A laevigata is native to Tanzania and Malawi.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Acokanthera laevigata". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
  2. ^ "Acokanthera laevigata". The Plant List. Retrieved 22 July 2013.