Alafia multiflora | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Apocynaceae |
Genus: | Alafia |
Species: | A. multiflora |
Binomial name | |
Alafia multiflora (Stapf) Stapf | |
Synonyms | |
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Alafia multiflora is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.
Description
Alafia multiflora grows as a liana up to 40 metres (130 ft) long, with a stem diameter of up to 18 centimetres (7 in). Its fragrant flowers feature a white corolla, often green outside.
Distribution and habitat
Alafia multiflora is native to an area of Africa from Liberia east to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and north to Egypt. Its habitat is riverine forest, from sea level to 750 metres (2,500 ft) altitude.
Uses
Local medicinal uses of Alafia multiflora include as a treatment for wounds, ulcers and abdominal pains. The plant has been used as arrow poison.
References
- ^ "Alafia multiflora". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 53–54. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Alafia multiflora |
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