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
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Binomial name | |
Alafia barteri | |
Synonyms[1] | |
Alafia barteri is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.
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]
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]