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Kanahia laniflora (Kanahia laniflora)

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: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Gentianales

            • Family: Apocynaceae

              • Genus: Kanahia