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ZZ Tabernaemontana crassa

Benth.

Apocynaceae Edible: Medicine, Caution, Very toxic Potential hazards — see below

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Description

A small tree. The flowers are white and open in the evening. They have a scent.

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Traditional Uses

Medicine only.

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Medicinal Uses

Used in traditional medicine.

Known Hazards

Very toxic; caution advised.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet forest.

Where It Grows

Africa, Angola, Congo DR, Niger, Sierra Leone, West Africa,

Synonyms

Conopharyngia crassa (Benth.) Stapfand several others

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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