Pleiocarpa mutica

Species of plant in the family Apocynaceae From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pleiocarpa mutica is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Asterids
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Pleiocarpa mutica
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Pleiocarpa
Species:
P. mutica
Binomial name
Pleiocarpa mutica
Synonyms[2]
  • Hunteria pleiocarpa Hallier f.
  • Pleiocarpa bakueana A.Chev.
  • Pleiocarpa salicifolia Stapf
  • Pleiocarpa ternata A.Chev.
  • Pleiocarpa tricarpellata Stapf
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Description

Botanical illustration, 1910

Pleiocarpa mutica grows as a shrub or small tree up to 7.5 metres (25 ft) tall, with a stem diameter of up to 5 cm (2 in). Its fragrant flowers feature a white corolla. The fruit is yellow to bright orange with paired follicles, each up to 2 cm (1 in) long. Local medicinal uses include as a treatment for stomach-ache, kidney diseases, malaria, jaundice and as a laxative.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Pleiocarpa mutica is native to an area of tropical Africa from Sierra Leone east to the Central African Republic.[2] The species is found in a variety of habitats from sea-level to 600 metres (2,000 ft) altitude.[3]

Phytochemistry

The alkaloid kopsinine, which has in vitro anticholinergic activity, has been isolated from Pleiocarpa mutica.[4]

References

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