Psorospermum febrifugum
| Psorospermum febrifugum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Hypericaceae |
| Tribe: | Vismieae |
| Genus: | Psorospermum |
| Species: | P. febrifugum |
| Binomial name | |
| Psorospermum febrifugum Spach | |
Psorospermum febrifugum is a flowering plant species in the genus Psorospermum occurring in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. 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.
Like many members of the Clusiaceae, this plant contains xanthones like sporospermin.[1]
References
External links
- Psorospermum febrifugum in West African plants – A Photo Guide.
- Flora of Zimbabwe image gallery Psorospermum febrifugum
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