Tabernaemontana ventricosa, commonly known as forest toad-tree or small-fruited toad-tree, is a tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is native to Africa.
Description
Tabernaemontana ventricosa grows as a smallish tree. It produces latex. The leathery leaves, clustered near branch ends, are oblong. The flowers are white. The fruit is oval-shaped. ==Taxonomy==
Tabernaemontana ventricosa is native to an area of Africa from Nigeria east to Kenya and south to Mozambique. Its habitat is forests from sea level to altitude. ==Conservation==
Conservation
Tabernaemontana ventricosa has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. The species is broadly distributed and not considered to be facing any major threats. ==Uses==
Uses
Tabernaemontana ventricosa is locally used in the treatment of wounds, fever and hypertension. The fruit is edible. The wood is locally used in planks. ==References==