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Craspidospermum is a monotypic genus in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae), represented by one tree species, Craspidospermum verticillatum, native to Madagascar. It grows as a large forest tree up to 25 m tall, so it is not a common garden or houseplant and care guidance is limited.
Craspidospermum is a monotypic genus of plant in the family Apocynaceae, endemic to Madagascar. As of July 2026, Plants of the World Online recognised the single species Craspidospermum verticillatum.
Craspidospermum verticillatum ranges across the east, southeast, and center of Madagascar. Its natural habitat is humid and subhumid lowland rainforest and montane forest, and sometimes rocky areas, from sea-level to 1,800 m (6,000 ft) elevation.
Local medicinal uses of Craspidospermum verticillatum include as a treatment for pulmonary diseases and syphilis.
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