Genus Sarcocephalus is a plant that belongs to the family of Rubiaceae. It is commonly known as African peach or wild custard apple. This plant is native to West and Central Africa. The synonyms for the genus Sarcocephalus include Mussaenda, Sarcocephalopsis, and Xeromphis. Mussaenda is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Rubiaceae, which is closely related to the genus Sarcocephalus. Sarcocephalopsis is a synonym for the species Sarcocephalus latifolius. Xeromphis is a synonym for the species Sarcocephalus esculentus which is used as food by some of the indigenous populations in Africa.