Apocynaceae FAMILY
Telosma africana
Telosma africana
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Telosma africana is a climbing plant growing up to 7 metres tall. The stems twine into the surrounding vegetation for support. A resin from the plant is sometimes gathered from the wild and used as an adulterant of 'Dragon's Blood'.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeAfrica - S. Africa. Naturalized in many parts of Tropical Africa.
HabitatRiverine or damper deciduous forest.