Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
caudiflora
ID:
334281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(1): 603 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333613

Common Names

  • Voacanga caudiflora
  • Caudiflora Voacanga
  • Voacanga

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Description

Voacanga caudiflora (also called African tree of life, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to tropical Africa. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall with a trunk up to 50 cm in diameter. It is found in lowland rainforest and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Voacanga caudiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Voacanga caudiflora has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Voacanga caudiflora is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the seedlings warm and moist until they are established, which can take several weeks.

Where to Find Voacanga caudiflora

Voacanga caudiflora can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Voacanga caudiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Voacanga caudiflora?

Voacanga caudiflora

What is the common name of Voacanga caudiflora?

African tree

What is the natural habitat of Voacanga caudiflora?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-213947: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.