Tabernaemontana africana, commonly known as Samoan gardenia, is a species of plant in the oleander and frangipani family Apocynaceae native to tropical west Africa from Senegal to Ghana. It is an evergreen perennial shrub with a maximum height of 6 meters. The plant is used to produce latex, soap and dye.[2][3][4]
References
- ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2018). “Tabernaemontana africana“. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T136107951A136107953. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T136107951A136107953.en. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
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