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Alafia zambesiaca

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Alafia zambesiaca
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Alafia
Species:
A. zambesiaca
Binomial name
Alafia zambesiaca

Alafia zambesiaca is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Description

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Alafia zambesiaca grows as a climbing shrub or liana. Its fragrant flowers feature a creamy-white or yellowish corolla. The fruit is dark grey with paired follicles, each up to 30 centimetres (12 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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Alafia zambesiaca is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Its habitat is savanna woodland.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Alafia zambesiaca". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Alafia zambesiaca". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 15 August 2013.