Cryptostegia madagascariensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.

It has also been introduced to several tropical and subtropical regions by man, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

[4] In their area of overlap some hybrids have been observed, which are distinguishable by intermediate flower morphology.

[3] Cryptostegia madagascariensis's unripe pods, stems, and leaves break out a toxic white sap .

[5] The plant is invasive in many parts of the world, like the Atlantico Department and Colombia's Caribbean coast, and it spreads seeds through the wind and water.