Anthocleista djalonensis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAnthocleista djalonensis is a species of plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is a small tree that is found from West Tropical Africa to South Chad.
Description
A small tree. It can grow 15 m tall. The trunk is 40 cm across. It can have blunt spines. The leaves are opposite. They are oval and 9-35 cm long by 5-17 cm wide. They can have a heart shaped base. The flowers are white or cream.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
The plant is used medicinally.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry places and savannah.
Where It Grows
Africa, Nigeria, West Africa,
Notes
It is also used as medicine.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Samaklo, Uvuru
References (2)
- Diarra, N. et al, 2016, Etude ethnobotanique des plantes alimentaires utilisées en période de soudure dans les régions Sud du Mali. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 10(1): 184-197
- Okenwa, C. J. et al, 2015, Phytochemical, Proximate and Total Antioxidant Analysis of Ogbu (Ficus exasperata) and Uvuru (Anthocleista djalonensis) Healthygreen Leaves. International Journal of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences 5 (2): 48-53
