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Voacanga (Voacanga africana) seeds

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Voacanga Africana is an African medicinal plant that grows into a tree of up to 6 meters in height which bears up to 30cm long leaves. Its flowers are yellow or white and, subsequently, form berries whose seeds are used in West Africa for various purposes - together with the processed bark of the voacanga tree, they serve as a stimulant and aphrodisiac as well as a ceremonial intoxicant.

The most important active ingredient of this plant is the iboga alkaloid voacangine which also has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Seeds, content: Approx. 20 Voacanga seeds

Plant description

Lifecycle:	Perennial
Eventual height:	2-10 m
Flowering months:	July August
Flower colour:	Yellow White
Special features:	Open-pollinated
Species:	Apocynaceae

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	1 cm
When to sow outdoors:
Germination temperature:	25-30°C
Planting distance:	150 cm
Row spacing:	3 m
Sunlight:	Shade Full sun

Voacanga Africana is a tropical plant. In most climates, it grows in protected areas like balcony, patio, or greenhouse, but it is not winter hardy. Also good as a houseplant. The seeds germinate better after acid treatment. Therefore, they are soaked in vinegar (5% acidity) for about 20 minutes. Rinse and sow about 1cm deep in pots and keep warm (coco soil is ideal). Later on, voacanga loves nutrient-rich, humus soil.