| Alafia caudata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Alafia |
| Species: | A. caudata |
| Binomial name | |
| Alafia caudata Stapf | |
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Alafia caudata is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.
Description
Alafia caudata grows as a climbing shrub or liana. Its fragrant flowers feature a white or yellowish corolla. The fruit is grey with paired follicles, each up to 36 centimetres (14 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Alafia caudata is native to an area of tropical Africa from Cameroon to Mozambique. Its habitat is mixed forest.
References
- ^ "Alafia caudata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ "Alafia caudata". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
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