What is another word for Genus Acokanthera?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ˈakəkˌanθəɹə] (IPA) 
The Genus Acokanthera is a group of flowering plants that belong to the Apocynaceae family. Commonly known as the 'poison arrow plant', it is native to Southern Africa and Madagascar. The Genus Acokanthera contains several species, including Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera longiflora, and Acokanthera oppositifolia. The plants are named after the Greek word 'akon' which refers to a pointed object, and the Arabian word 'kanther' meaning thorn. Synonyms for the Genus Acokanthera include Acocantherum, Carissa grandiflora, Cerbera acuminata, and Strophanthus acuminatus.
