Alafia orientalis
Alafia orientalis is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Alafia |
| Species: | A. orientalis |
| Binomial name | |
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Description
Alafia orientalis grows as a liana. Its flowers feature a white corolla, sometimes reddish on the outside. The fruit is grey with paired follicles, each up to 70 centimetres (28 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Alafia orientalis is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.[1] Its habitat is dense forest.[2]
References
- "Alafia orientalis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- "Alafia orientalis". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
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