Acokanthera laevigata is a flowering plant, growing up to 12 metres (39 ft) tall. Its flowers are white and fragrant. The plant has been used as arrow poison. A. laevigata is native to Tanzania and Malawi.[1][2]

Acokanthera laevigata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Acokanthera
Species:
A. laevigata
Binomial name
Acokanthera laevigata

References

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  1. "Acokanthera laevigata". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
  2. "Acokanthera laevigata". The Plant List. Retrieved 22 July 2013.