| Synonyms: |
Aladenia jasminiflora (Hutch. & Dalziel) Pichon Alafia jasminiflora A.Chev. ex Hutch. & Dalziel Alafia mirabilis A.Chev., Hutch. & Dalziel Alafia velutina Leeuwenb. Holalafia jasminiflora (A.Chev.) Hutch. & Dalziel |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
For descriptions see World Flora Online |
| Type location: |
Nigeria |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | elliptica: elliptic, referring to the leaf shape. |
| Habitat: | Moist forest, sometimes in seasonally inundated forest, often on sandy soils. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 250 - 900 m |
| Flowering time: | |
| Worldwide distribution: | Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, -Brazzaville, Central African Republic and DR Congo. |
| Botanical divisions: | II,IV,VI |
| Growth form(s): | Liane. |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Beentje, H. (2021). Apocynaceae, sous-familes I. Apocynoideae et II. Rauvolfioideae Flore d' Afrique Centrale Jardin botanique de Meise Pages 184 - 186. (Includes a picture). |