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Tabernaemontana stapfiana Britten

Tabernaemontana stapfiana (commonly known as soccerball fruit) is a medium-sized tree in the family Apocynaceae.

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About Tabernaemontana stapfiana

Tabernaemontana stapfiana (commonly known as soccerball fruit) is a medium-sized tree in the family Apocynaceae. Its flowers feature white with yellow-throated corolla lobes. The fruit is fleshy grey-green, in pairs, each up to 20 centimetres (8 in) in diameter and weighing up to several kilograms. Its habitat is montane evergreen forests from 700–2,000 metres (2,300–6,600 ft) altitude. The plant is native to countries from Uganda south to Mozambique.

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Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeBurundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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