Calotropis procera
| Family Name | Apocynaceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Calotropis procera (Aiton) W. T. Aiton - Determined By: Leeuwenb., 1977 |
| Locality | Ghana. Greater Accra Accra, Ambassador Beach. 5° 19' 30" N 0° 7' 11" W |
| Description | Common; shrub 2 m high; latex; leaves thickly coriaceous, glaucous with paler main veins, pruinose; calyx pale glaucous; corolla pale greenish-lilac, lobes inside dark violet except for pale margin; corona lobes violet; carpels inflated and irregularly indented, 6-8 x 4-5 x 4-5 cm; seeds dark brown. |
| Habitat | Kaolin; in town. |
| Reproductive State | Flower Fruit |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Specimen Notes | |
| Collector | A. J. M. Leeuwenberg 11124 |
| Collection Date | 26 Feb 1977 |
| Accession Number | 191528 |
| Image | 191528.jpg |
| Plant Atlas Link | Plant Atlas Citation |