What is "craspidospermum"

Craspidospermum is a monotypic genus of plant in the Apocynaceae family endemic to Madagascar. the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognises the single species Craspidospermum verticillatum (Malagasy: Vandrika).

Craspidospermum verticillatum grows as a tree up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . Its flowers feature a white or pale pink corolla, with pink or dark red throat. Habitat is rain forest from sea-level to altitude. Local medicinal uses include as a treatment for pulmonary diseases and syphilis. C. verticillatum is endemic to Madagascar.