Wrightia demartiniana

Wrightia demartiniana is a plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.

Description
Wrightia demartiniana grows as a shrub or small tree up to 5 m tall. Its fragrant flowers feature a white or creamy corolla. The fruit is grey-green with paired follicles, up to 30 cm in diameter. Local traditional medicinal uses include the treatment of kidney problems, gonorrhoea and as a laxative.

Distribution and habitat
Wrightia demartiniana is native to Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. Its habitat is bushland from 100–1000 m altitude.