Tabernanthe Iboga – Sacred African Ethnobotanical Plant

Tabernanthe iboga is a rare and culturally significant shrub native to the rainforests of Central Africa. Revered for centuries by Indigenous communities, especially within the Bwiti spiritual tradition, Iboga is one of the most important ethnobotanical plants of Africa. Today, it is highly valued by botanists, ethnobotanists, collectors, and cultural researchers for its unique history, striking appearance, and botanical importance.

Our Tabernanthe iboga is ethically sourced and carefully prepared as a botanical and cultural specimen, making it ideal for research, educational study, and rare plant collections.

Botanical Overview

Tabernanthe iboga is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that typically reaches 1.5 to 2 meters in height. It features glossy green leaves, delicate white to pale pink flowers, and a distinctive branching structure that gives it ornamental appeal. The plant thrives in warm, humid environments with filtered sunlight and rich soil, making it well-suited for greenhouse cultivation and tropical plant collections.

Because of its rarity and slow growth cycle, Iboga is considered a highly valuable botanical specimen among serious collectors.

Cultural & Ethnobotanical Significance

Iboga has been used for centuries in Central African traditions, particularly within the Bwiti spiritual system, where it is regarded as a sacred plant of knowledge, ritual, and ancestral connection. It is deeply respected for its symbolic meaning and cultural role, and it continues to be studied by anthropologists and ethnobotanists around the world.

This rich cultural heritage makes Tabernanthe iboga one of the most sought-after ethnobotanical plants available today.

Premium Quality & Ethical Sourcing

Our Tabernanthe iboga is sourced through sustainable and ethical harvesting practices that respect both the environment and the traditional communities who cultivate and protect this plant. Each specimen is carefully selected, cleaned, and prepared without chemicals or additives, ensuring you receive a pure and authentic botanical product.

Every batch is inspected for quality, species verification, and freshness before being packaged for delivery.

Common Uses

Tabernanthe iboga is commonly used for:

• Ethnobotanical research

• Cultural and historical study

• Botanical collections

• Educational displays

• Rare plant preservation

⚠️ This product is sold strictly as a botanical specimen and is not intended for human or animal consumption.

Storage & Handling

Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep sealed when not in use to preserve botanical quality and longevity.

Why Choose Our Tabernanthe Iboga?

• Verified botanical authenticity

• Sustainably and ethically sourced

• Rare and premium-grade specimen

• Professionally prepared and packaged

• Ideal for collectors, researchers, and educators

By choosing our Tabernanthe iboga, you are investing in one of the most culturally important and botanically fascinating plants from Africa’s rainforest heritage.