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ZZ Plagiostyles africana

(Mull.Arg.) Prain

Euphorbiaceae Edible: Medicine

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Description

A tropical shrub or tree in the Euphorbiaceae family that can grow 3-25 m tall, with simple oval leaves.

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Medicinal Uses

Used medicinally.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo R, Gabon, Nigeria, Zambia,

Synonyms

Daphniphyllum africanum Mull.Arg.Plagiostyles klaineana Pierre

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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