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Derivation of specific name

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febrifugum: giving relief from fever.
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Psorospermum febrifugum Spach Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=140410
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Description

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Shrub or small tree. Leaves opposite, at right angles, very variably pubescent, always much lighter underneath. Flowers densely covered in hairs. Fruits in striking masses of deep red berries.
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Psorospermum febrifugum Spach Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=140410
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Frequency

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Common
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Worldwide distribution

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From Senegal eastwards to South Sudan and Ethiopia, southwards to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Angola.
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Psorospermum febrifugum

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Psorospermum febrifugum is a flowering plant species in the genus Psorospermum occurring in Africa. It grows in open woodland over a wide range of altitudes. The inconspicuous flowers are fragrant, creamy-white and some 8mm in diameter. The fruit is a small berry some 6mm in diameter and bright red when mature.

This plant contains xanthones like sporospermin.[1]

References

  1. ^ Kupchan, S. M.; Streelman, D. R.; Sneden, A. T. (March 1980). "Psorospermin, a new antileukemic xanthone from Psorospermum febrifugum". Journal of Natural Products. 43 (2): 296–301. doi:10.1021/np50008a010. ISSN 0163-3864. PMID 7189773.

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Psorospermum febrifugum: Brief Summary

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Psorospermum febrifugum is a flowering plant species in the genus Psorospermum occurring in Africa. It grows in open woodland over a wide range of altitudes. The inconspicuous flowers are fragrant, creamy-white and some 8mm in diameter. The fruit is a small berry some 6mm in diameter and bright red when mature.

This plant contains xanthones like sporospermin.

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inflorescence

fruits

fruits

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