Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
336798

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Codd

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 7: 448 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336130

Common Names

  • Acokanthera oppositifolia
  • Opposite-Leaf Acokanthera
  • Oleander Bush

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Synonyms

  • Pleiocarpa hockii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Toxicophlaea cestroides A.DC. [unknown]
  • Toxicophlaea thunbergii Harv. [unknown]
  • Acokanthera lamarkii G.Don [illegitimate]
  • Acokanthera longiflora Stapf [unknown]
  • Acokanthera rhodesica Merxm. [unknown]
  • Acokanthera venenata G.Don [unknown]
  • Garcinia sciura Spirl. [unknown]
  • Carissa acokanthera Pichon [illegitimate]
  • Carissa longiflora (Stapf) G.H.M.Lawr. [unknown]
  • Carissa oppositifolia (Lam.) Pichon [unknown]
  • Cestrum venenatum Burm.f. [illegitimate]

Description

Acokanthera oppositifolia (also called Opposite-leaved Acokanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, thickets, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Acokanthera oppositifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat snakebites and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acokanthera oppositifolia is white, with a yellow center and a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acokanthera oppositifolia is a small, evergreen, succulent shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 feet) tall. It can be propagated by cuttings or by dividing the root ball. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The root ball can be divided in spring or fall and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Acokanthera oppositifolia

Acokanthera oppositifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Africa and Madagascar.

Acokanthera oppositifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acokanthera oppositifolia?

Acokanthera oppositifolia

What is the common name of Acokanthera oppositifolia?

Opposite-leaved Acokanthera

What is the natural habitat of Acokanthera oppositifolia?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2165: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Leslie Edward Wostall Codd (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Codd' in the authors string.