Alafia barteri
Alafia barteri is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.
| Alafia barteri | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Alafia |
| Species: | A. barteri |
| Binomial name | |
| Alafia barteri Oliv.[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Description
Alafia barteri grows as a liana up to 35 metres (115 ft) long, with a stem diameter of up to 3 centimetres (1.2 in). Its fragrant flowers feature a white corolla. The fruit is dark brown with paired cylindrical follicles, each up to 50 centimetres (20 in) in diameter. Local traditional medicinal uses include as a treatment for malaria and rheumatism.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Alafia barteri is native to an area of tropical Africa from Sierra Leone to Gabon.[1] Its habitat is lowland forest from sea level to 200 metres (700 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- "Alafia barteri". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 51–52. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
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