Alafia zambesiaca
Appearance
Alafia zambesiaca | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Apocynaceae |
Genus: | Alafia |
Species: | A. zambesiaca
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Binomial name | |
Alafia zambesiaca |
Alafia zambesiaca is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.
Description
[edit]Alafia zambesiaca grows as a climbing shrub or liana. Its fragrant flowers feature a creamy-white or yellowish corolla. The fruit is dark grey with paired follicles, each up to 30 centimetres (12 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Alafia zambesiaca is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Its habitat is savanna woodland.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Alafia zambesiaca". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Alafia zambesiaca". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 15 August 2013.