Baissea axillaris is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Description

Baissea axillaris is a climbing shrub that intertwines into the surrounding vegetation for support. It grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) long, with a trunk diameter of up to 12 cm (5 in). Its flowers feature a yellow, orange or white corolla, sometimes with red spots or stripes inside. Local traditional medicinal uses include as a treatment for kidney problems and colic and as a diuretic.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Baissea axillaris is native to an area of tropical Africa from Senegal east and south to Angola.[1] Its habitat is in forests from sea level to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) altitude.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Baissea axillaris". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 111–112. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baissea_axillaris
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