Alafia multiflora
Alafia multiflora is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Alafia |
| Species: | A. multiflora |
| Binomial name | |
| Alafia multiflora | |
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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.[2]
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.[1] Its habitat is riverine forest, from sea level to 750 metres (2,500 ft) altitude.[2]
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.[2]
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.
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