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Acokanthera oblongifolia

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Family: Apocynaceae · Genus: Acokanthera

Acokanthera oblongifolia

Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · cc_by_sa

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Acokanthera oblongifolia is a plant in the family Apocynaceae. It grows as an evergreen shrub or small tree up to 6 metres (20 ft) tall. Its fragrant flowers feature a white tinged pink corolla. The berries are purple when ripe. Its habitat is dry forest and coastal thickets. Acokanthera oblongifolia is used in local African medicinal treatments for snakebites, itches and internal worms. The plant has been used as arrow poison. The species is native to Mozambique and South Africa.

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