| Alafia orientalis | |
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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. orientalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Alafia orientalis K.Schum ex De Wild. | |
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Alafia orientalis is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.
Description
Alafia orientalis grows as a liana. Its flowers feature a white corolla, sometimes reddish on the outside. The fruit is grey with paired follicles, each up to 70 centimetres (28 in) long.
Distribution and habitat
Alafia orientalis is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Its habitat is dense forest.
References
- ^ "Alafia orientalis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Alafia orientalis". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
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| Alafia orientalis | |
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