Triclisia dictyophylla
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Description
A climbing plant. The stems can be 30 m long and 10 cm across. Plants are separately male and female.
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Medicinal Uses
Used medicinally.
Known Hazards
In several parts of Central Africa the root, especially the root bark, is an ingredient of arrow poison.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the humid lowlands up to 400 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria,
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Synonyms
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
