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Camptocarpus acuminatus

Botanic Family

Apocynaceae

Author

(Choux) Venter

Propagation

C.K.L.

Cultivated

C, ornamental with cultivars

Common Names

• Vahiambaniakondro
• Vahikofokorana (Madagascar)

Geographical Habitats

• N. & EC. Madagascar

Natural Habitats

• Wet forest

Flowering Times

• Oct-Jul (Madagascar)

Fruiting Times

• Oct-Nov (Madagascar)

Liane to 8m with leaves to 30mm x 10mm. Glabrous leaves to 55mm x 25mm. Small green, white, yellow or purple flowers in axillary inflorescence, white stamens, 5 green sepals, 5 petals. Green fruit

Further References

• Mobot
• The Plant List 2
• Kew
• MNHN