The generic name is often spelled Cluytia in older publications[].

Common Name:

General Information

Clutia angustifolia is a perennial plant with stems that can become more or less woody and persist for more than one year. It does not usually exceed 150cm in height[].
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.

Known Hazards

Although we have seen no specific information for this species, there are reports that several species in this genus are highly toxic to grazing animals[].

Botanical References

Range

East tropical Africa - eastern DR Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique.

Habitat

Gallery forest; savannahs; open forests with Marquesia, Brachystegia spiciformis; forest edges, associated bushland and grassland; clearings; often along streams; at elevations from 1,100 - 2,200 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	1.50 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

The plant is normally monoecious, but can sometimes be dioecious, in which case both male and female forms will need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

A leaf extract is used as a mouth wash, whilst the leaves are rubbed into the gums to treat toothache[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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