Pycnobotrya is a monotypic genus of plant in the family Apocynaceae found in tropical Africa.

[1] As of August 2013[update] the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognises the single species Pycnobotrya nitida.

[3] Pycnobotrya nitida grows as a liana up to 40 metres (130 ft) long, with a stem diameter of up to 12 centimetres (4.7 in).

Its fragrant flowers feature a dark pink corolla, sometimes with pale yellow throat.

Local medicinal uses include as a treatment for chest infections, haematuria, diarrhoea, dysentery and bronchitis.