Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Alafia

Species:

Alafia benthamii

USDA Symbol:

5465

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Native Range

Benin, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, GNB, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, DR Congo

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes