Barteria nigritana
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Description
A tropical shrub in the passionflower family (Passifloraceae) with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
The plant (part not specified) is used to treat anaemia and toothache. The bark is used to treat wounds, scabies and itch. After a wash with the decocted bark, the affected area is then dusted with powdered bark.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Nigeria, West Africa,
Synonyms
Barteria braunii Engl.Barteria nigritana var. uniflora De Wild. & T. Durand
References (2)
- Ubom, R. M., 2010, Ethnobotany and Diversity Conservatioon in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. International Journal of Botany. 6(3): 310-322
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
