Oncinotis glabrata
| Oncinotis glabrata | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Oncinotis |
| Species: | O. glabrata |
| Binomial name | |
| Oncinotis glabrata | |
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Oncinotis glabrata is a plant in the family Apocynaceae. It grows as a climbing shrub or liana up to 50 m (160 ft) long, with a stem diameter of up to 12 cm (4.7 in). Its fragrant flowers feature a yellow to greenish yellow corolla. The fruit consists of paired follicles, each up to 30 cm (12 in) long. Its habitat is forests from sea level to 2,200 m (7,200 ft) altitude. Local medicinal uses include as a treatment for yaws sores.[2] Oncinotis glabrata is native to an area from Guinea in the west to Tanzania in the east and south to Angola.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Oncinotis glabrata (Baill.) Stapf ex Hiern". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. p. 394. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.