| Synonyms: | Carpodinus lanceolata K.Schum. | 
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | locally common | 
| Status: | Native | 
| Description: | For descriptions see World Flora Online | 
| Type location: | DR Congo | 
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | lanceolata: lance-shaped or lanceolate; referring to the leaf shape although these are often more ovate to obovate. | 
| Habitat: | In bushland and wooded savanna. | 
| Altitude range: (metres) | 300 - 900 m | 
| Flowering time: | |
| Worldwide distribution: | Congo-Brazzaville, DR Congo and Angola. | 
| Botanical divisions: | III,IV,V | 
| Growth form(s): | Perennial, shrub under 2 m. | 
| Endemic status: | Near Endemic | 
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species | 
| Images last updated: | Wednesday 9 July 2025 | 
| Literature: | Beentje, H. (2021). Apocynaceae, sous-familes I. Apocynoideae et II. Rauvolfioideae Flore d' Afrique Centrale Jardin botanique de Meise Pages 68 - 70. (Includes a picture). |