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Craspidospermum

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Apocynaceae

Order
  
Gentianales

Species
  
C. verticillatum

Genus
  
Craspidospermum Bojer ex A.DC.

Craspidospermum is a monotypic genus of plant in the Apocynaceae family endemic to Madagascar. As of August 2013 the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognises the single species Craspidospermum verticillatum (Malagasy: Vandrika).

Craspidospermum verticillatum grows as a tree up to 25 metres (82 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimetres (20 in). Its flowers feature a white or pale pink corolla, with pink or dark red throat. Habitat is rain forest from sea-level to 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) altitude. Local medicinal uses include as a treatment for pulmonary diseases and syphilis. C. verticillatum is endemic to Madagascar.

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Craspidospermum Wikipedia