| Alafia lucida | |
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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: | Alafia |
| Species: | A. lucida |
| Binomial name | |
| Alafia lucida Stapf | |
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Alafia lucida is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.
Description
Alafia lucida grows as a liana up to 45 metres (150 ft) long, with a stem diameter of up to 18 centimetres (7 in). Its fragrant flowers feature a yellow or cream corolla, dark red at the throat. The fruit is dark brown with paired cylindrical follicles, each up to 75 centimetres (30 in) in diameter.
Distribution and habitat
Alafia lucida is native to an area of tropical Africa from Liberia east to Tanzania. Its habitat is forests, from sea level to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) altitude.
Uses
Local traditional medicinal uses of Alafia lucida include as a treatment for jaundice, eye problems and stomach complaints. The plant has been used as arrow poison.
References
- ^ "Alafia lucida". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 52–53. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
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