Maesobotrya cordulata
J.Léonard
Phyllanthaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Maesobotrya cordulata is a shrub or a tree that can grow from 1.5 - 12 metres tall. The bole can be 10 - 30cm in diameter[
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The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
West tropical Africa - Gabon, Congo, DR Congo.
Habitat
Rain forests at elevations from 400 - 600 metres[
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- Contains information on over 150,000 plant names (including synonyms) giving a description and habitat, plus a distribution map.
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Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 8.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
A paste of the pounded fruits is applied to treat psoriasis[
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The pulverized leaves are applied to wounds to heal them and are applied to scarifications to treat oedema[
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- An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
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Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
