Adenodolichos paniculatus,
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Scientific
Classification:
Synonyms:
Species
ID: NMP-226;
wfo-0001058606;Taxonomy ID:
1888356 Common
Names: NIGERIA:
BIROM kpàrák (LB) FULA-FULFULDE (Nigeria) kilikainawa (JMD) HAUSA dulluбe (JMD;
ZOG) kwaiwa (MM) к̉wííwáá (auctt.) к̉wííyáá (ZOG; LB) waken wuta (JMD) Local names:
Description: Adenodolichos paniculatus is
a perennial woody shrub or subshrub that grows between 1.5 to 4.5 meters in
height. The stems are flattened and exhibit a velvety red-brown color when
young, becoming smooth as they mature. The leaves are trifoliate, comprising
three to five ovate leaflets that are glabrous above and either glabrous or
pubescent beneath, measuring up to 17 cm in length. The inflorescences are
panicles up to 24 cm long, bearing green or purple flowers. The fruits are
elliptic pods measuring up to 4 cm in length. Distribution
and Habitat:
This species is native to tropical Africa, with its range extending from Guinea
in the west to Sudan in the east and southward to the Democratic Republic of
the Congo. It typically inhabits woodlands and grasslands at altitudes ranging
from 1,050 to 1,200 meters. Medicinal
Properties:
Adenodolichos paniculatus is utilized in traditional medicine for
various purposes:
Known
Toxicity: There are
no widely reported toxic effects associated with Adenodolichos paniculatus.
However, as with many medicinal plants, caution is advised, and traditional
knowledge should be consulted to ensure safe usage. Additional
Information:
Beyond its medicinal applications, Adenodolichos paniculatus serves
several practical purposes:
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