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General Information

Cynoglossum monophlebium is a herbaceous ?perennial plant with erect, copiously-branched stems.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.

Known Hazards

No specific mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, but many members of this plant family (Boraginaceae) are known to contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids. These alkaloids have a cumulative effect upon the body and, unless concentrations in a plant are high, occasional use is generally completely safe. They are derived from amino acids including ornithine. Many pyrrolizidine alkaloids have pronounced hepatic toxicity, but the lungs and other organs may be affected as well. Mutagenic and carcinogenic activities of pyrrolizidine alkaloids have also been reported[].

Botanical References

Range

Africa - central Madagascar.

Habitat

Forests in the moister areas of Madagascar at elevations from 1,000 - 2,500 metres.

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The plant (part not specified) is antirheumatic[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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