Psorospermum febrifugum is a flowering plant species in the genus Psorospermum occurring in Africa. It grows in open woodland over a wide range of altitudes. The inconspicuous flowers are fragrant, creamy-white and some 8mm in diameter. The fruit is a small berry some 6mm in diameter and bright red when mature.
Psorospermum febrifugum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Hypericaceae |
Genus: | Psorospermum |
Species: | P. febrifugum
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Binomial name | |
Psorospermum febrifugum |
This plant contains xanthones like sporospermin.[1]
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inflorescence
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fruits
References
editExternal links
edit- Psorospermum febrifugum in West African plants – A Photo Guide.
- Flora of Zimbabwe image gallery Psorospermum febrifugum