Alafia caudata
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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. caudata
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Alafia caudata is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.
Description[edit]
Alafia caudata grows as a climbing shrub or liana. Its fragrant flowers feature a white or yellowish corolla. The fruit is grey with paired follicles, each up to 36 centimetres (14 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
Alafia caudata is native to an area of tropical Africa from Cameroon to Mozambique.[1] Its habitat is mixed forest.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Alafia caudata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Alafia caudata". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
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