Alafia multiflora

Alafia multiflora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Alafia
Species:
A. multiflora
Binomial name
Alafia multiflora
(Stapf) Stapf[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Alafia malouetioides K.Schum
  • Holalafia multiflora Stapf

Alafia multiflora is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.

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

  1. ^ a b c "Alafia multiflora". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 53–54. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.


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