Synonyms: |
Gabunia brachypoda Stapf Gabunia crispiflora Stapf Gabunia eglandulosa Stapf Gabunia latifolia Stapf Gabunia longiflora Stapf Gabunia macrocalyx (Stapf) Boiteau Gabunia macrocarpa Boiteau Tabernaemontana brachypoda K.Schum. Tabernaemontana chartacea Pichon Tabernaemontana crispiflora K.Schum. Tabernaemontana latifolia (Stapf) Pichon |
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Frequency: | |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
For descriptions see World Flora Online |
Type location: |
Nigeria |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | eglandulosa: without glands. |
Habitat: | Primary and secondary moist forest, often along river banks. |
Altitude range: (metres) | 100 - 1350 m |
Flowering time: | |
Worldwide distribution: | Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gulf of Guinea islands, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Cabinda, Congo-Brazzaville, Central African Republic, DR Congo and Angola. |
Botanical divisions: | II,III,IV,VI,VII,IX |
Growth form(s): | Liane, shrub over 2 m. |
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 252 - 254. (Includes a picture). |