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Alafia barteri

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Alafia barteri is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.

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

  1. ^ a b c "Alafia barteri". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 51–52. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
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Alafia barteri: Brief Summary

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Alafia barteri is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.

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