| Botanical Name | Voacanga africana |
| Common Name | Voacanga seeds |
| Form | Whole dried seeds |
| Appearance | Oval to kidney-shaped, hard-shelled seeds |
| Color | Dark brown to black |
| Size | 5–10 mm in length |
| Odor | Mild, earthy or slightly bitter |
| Taste | Bitter |
| Moisture Content | Maximum 8–10% |
| Foreign Matter | Not more than 1% |
| Purity | Typically ≥ 98% whole seeds |
| Alkaloid Content (e.g., Voacangine, Tabersonine) | Varies; often 3–10% (in extract form) |
| Bulk Density | 400–550 kg/m³ (approximate) |
| Texture | Hard and woody |