Petchia madagascariensisPetchia madagascariensis is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.DescriptionPetchia madagascariensis grows as a shrub or small tree up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. Its flowers feature a creamy to yellow corolla. The fruit is orange with paired cylindrical follicles. Local traditional medicinal uses include as a treatment for stomach-ache, gonorrhoea, rheumatism, gout, malaria and as a diuretic and anthelmintic.Distribution and habitatPetchia madagascariensis is endemic to Madagascar. Its habitat is evergreen forest, mostly coastal, from sea level to altitude.