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General Information

Gardenia aqualla is an evergreen bushy shrub or a small tree that can grow up to 3 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and a medicine

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

W. Tropical Africa - Senegal to Nigeria and Cameroon then east to Sudan and Uganda

Habitat

Savannah, growing on shady lowlands and alluvial terraces[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Medicinal Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	3.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

The yellow flowers are fragrant[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[, ]. A yellow, oval fruit

Medicinal

The plant is used in the treatment of several ailments including leprosy, oral and ear infections, dysmenorrhea, jaundice, ulcers, diabete, syphilis and cancer[].

An infusion of the stem bark is used in the treatment of bowel disorders[].

The roots are used in the treatment of dysmenorrhoea and oral infections[].

The leaves are used in the treatment of leprosy[].

The fruits are used in the treatment of ear infections[].

Phytochemical investigation on this species has revealed the presence of steroids, triterpenes and flavonoids in the petroleum ether extract of the stem bark[]
A methanolic extract of the bark was found to contain anthraquinones, carbohydrates, cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, tannins and triterpenes[, ].
The stem bark contains several active compounds that inhibit a range of micro-organisms[].
A methanol extract of the stem bark has shown analgesic and anti- inflammatory activities[].
The potent antimicrobial, antioxidant and hepatoprotective potential of this plant have been demonstrated[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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