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Callichilia barteri

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The flowers have a scent. The fruit is yellow to orange. It is a pair of follicles. They are 5 cm long.

It is used as medicine.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Congo DR, Congo R, Nigeria, Togo, West Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hedranthera barteri (Hook.f.) Pichon; Tabernaemontana barteri Hook.f.;