Secamone oleaefolia
Decne.
Apocynaceae
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General Information
Secamone oleaefolia is a climbing shrub, twining into the surrounding vegetation.
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Africa - Madagascar.
Habitat
Forest, woodland and human-disturbed areas in subhumid areas at elevations up to 1,500 metres.
Properties
Medicinal Rating | |
Habit | Climber |
Height | 0.00 m |
Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
An infusion of the aerial parts is taken by people with a nervous break-down[
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Other Uses
A latex oozes from wounds in the plant. No uses are mentioned.
Propagation
Seed -
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