Voacanga thouarsii explained

Voacanga thouarsii, the wild frangipani, is a species of small tree in the family Apocynaceae.

Description

Voacanga thouarsii grows as a small tree up to 20m (70feet) high, with a trunk diameter of up to 80cm (30inches). Its fragrant flowers feature a pale green, creamy or white corolla. The fruit is dark green, spotted with paired follicles, each up to 10cm (00inches) long.

Distribution and habitat

Voacanga thouarsii grows natively in tropical and southern Africa and in Madagascar. Its habitat is forest and savanna from sea-level to altitude.

Uses

Local medicinal uses of Voacanga thouarsii include as a treatment for wounds, sores, gonorrhoea, eczema, heart problems, hypertension, rheumatism, stomach-ache and snakebite.