Acokanthera schimperi
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Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Lamiidae Superordo: Gentiananae Ordo: Gentianales |
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Acokanthera schimperi (= Carissa schimperi), commonly known as Arrow Poison Tree, is a shrub.
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[edit] Naming
[edit] Taxonomy
The Arrow Poison Tree is a species in the genus Acokanthera (poison tree) which contains 5 species and belongs to the family of the Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Acokanthera schimperi is an evergreen plant.The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are five-petaled. The plants bloom from February to April. The flowers are arranged in clusters.
The fruits are berries.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Acokanthera schimperi is native to East Africa and the Southwest of the Arabian Peninsula.
[edit] Cultivation
The Arrow Poison Tree can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C.
[edit] Uses
Acokanthera schimperi is used medicinally.
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Acokanthera schimperi is poisonous.
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Acokanthera schimperi
[edit] History
[edit] Acokanthera schimperi in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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