Baissea multiflora explained

Baissea multiflora is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Description

Baissea multiflora grows as a shrub up to tall or as a liana up to 30m (100feet) long, with a stem diameter of up to 12cm (05inches). Its fragrant flowers feature a white, pink or orange corolla. The plant's local traditional medicinal uses include as a treatment for colic, rheumatism, arthritis, kidney problems, haemorrhoids, lumbago, conjunctivitis, appendicitis, diarrhoea and gonorrhoea.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Baissea multiflora is native to an area of tropical Africa from Senegal to Angola. Its habitat is in forests from 150m (490feet) to 1400m (4,600feet) altitude.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Medicinal Plants . PROTA . 2008 . 112 - 113 . 978-9-05782-204-9.