Tabernaemontana ventricosa
Species of plant
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Tabernaemontana ventricosa, commonly known as forest toad-tree or small-fruited toad-tree,[3] is a tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is native to Africa.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Tabernaemontana |
| Species: | T. ventricosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Tabernaemontana ventricosa | |
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Description
Taxonomy
Tabernaemontana ventricosa was initially described by German botanist Christian Hochstetter in 1844, subsequently validly published by Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle.[2] The specific epithet ventricosa means 'ventricose' (swollen on one side).[3]
Distribution and habitat
Conservation
Tabernaemontana ventricosa has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. The species is broadly distributed and not considered to be facing any major threats.[1]
Uses
Tabernaemontana ventricosa is locally used in the treatment of wounds, fever and hypertension.[4] The fruit is edible. The wood is locally used in planks.[1]
