Baissea axillaris is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Baissea |
| Species: | B. axillaris
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| Binomial name | |
| Baissea axillaris | |
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Description
editBaissea axillaris is a climbing shrub that intertwines into the surrounding vegetation for support. It grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) long, with a trunk diameter of up to 12 cm (5 in). Its flowers feature a yellow, orange or white corolla, sometimes with red spots or stripes inside. Local traditional medicinal uses include as a treatment for kidney problems and colic and as a diuretic.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editBaissea axillaris is native to an area of tropical Africa from Senegal east and south to Angola.[1] Its habitat is in forests from sea level to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) altitude.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Baissea axillaris". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ a b Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 111–112. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
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