Kanahia laniflora

(Kanahia laniflora)

galery

Description

Kanahia laniflora is an erect, multi-stemmed, glabrous shrub that can grow up to 2.5 metres tall. Latex is present in all parts. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of material for stuffing pillows etc.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Gentianales
Family:Apocynaceae
Genus:Kanahia
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