Baissea axillaris is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Baissea axillaris
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Baissea
Species:
B. axillaris
Binomial name
Baissea axillaris
Synonyms[1]

Description

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Baissea 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

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Baissea 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

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  1. ^ a b c "Baissea axillaris". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 111–112. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.