Acokanthera schimperi

Most commonly used plant species for the preparation of poison in East Africa.

Evergreen shrub or small tree.

Acokontera schimperii
Acokontera schimperii

Birds like the ripe fruit. Roots, bark, twigs and leaves used in preparation of arrow poison.

Number

246

Name

Acokanthera schimperi

Other names

Arrow poison tree. Ol-morijoi (Maa)

Family

APOCYNACEAE

Type

small tree

Most commonly used plant species for the preparation of poison in East Africa.