Acokanthera

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Acokanthera

Description Acokanthera is a genus of flowering shrubs and small trees that belong to the Apocynaceae family. Native to sub-Saharan Africa, these plants are known for their beautiful, fragrant flowers and poisonous fruit. The most well-known species in this genus is Acokanthera oblongifolia, also known as the bushman’s poison, which has been used traditionally as a poison for hunting and…