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General Information

Tabernaemontana stapfiana is a tree with a widely-spreading crown; it usually grows up to 25 metres tall, exceptionally to 35 metres. The bole is up to 90cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood. It is planted as a shade-providing ornamental, and also to provide forage for bees[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

East Africa - Uganda, Kenya, eastern DR Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe.

Habitat

Forest, most commonly in secondary formations and on river bank. At elevations from 700 - 2,500 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	20.00 m
Pollinators	Bees
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The bark, seeds and roots are used against high blood pressure[].

The latex is applied to wounds[].

The leaves are appetizer, galactagogue and stomachic. In strong doses they are abortifacient[].

About a dozen indole alkaloids have been isolated from the bark and stems. These include perivine, tubotaiwine and ibogamine, and several pharmacologically active derivatives[].

Other Uses

A latex is obtained from the plant. It has medicinal uses[].

The wood is soft and white to yellow or pale brown The wood is used for construction of local houses, combs, spoons and handles for knives and swords[].
The wood is used as a fuel[].

Propagation

Seed -

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