Carpolobia lutea
| Carpolobia lutea | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Carpolobia |
| Species: | C. lutea
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| Binomial name | |
| Carpolobia lutea | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Carpolobia caudata Burtt Davy | |
Carpolobia lutea is a plant species in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae). It is native to rainforests and the banks of streams with altitudes below 400 metres (1,300 ft) in coastal areas of West Africa.[3][2] C. lutea was first formally named by George Don in 1831.[4] According to the IUCN Red List, its population is stable and its conservation status is categorized as "least concern".[1]
Description[edit]
Carpolobia lutea is a shrub or small tree which can have a height of up to 15 feet (4.6 m).The petals of the plant's flowers are initially white with purple markings at the base of the upper petals before turning yellowish orange. It also produces fruits which are orange when ripe.[2] It closely resembles C. alba.[5]
Uses[edit]
It is used by the local people as a stomach medicine, to cure bone fractures, and to boost male sexual performance.[6] Some of its extracts were found to be effective against some bacterial and fungal strains.[7] Its leaves are cultivated to be eaten as vegetables and the fruits are also eaten.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), Descanso House (June 12, 2018). "Carpolobia lutea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. June 12, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Carpolobia lutea G.Don". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Carpolobia lutea G.Don". www.ville-ge.ch. Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques Ville de Geneve. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Carpolobia lutea". International Plant Names Index. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ Oliver, Daniel (1868). Flora of tropical Africa. L. Reeve and co. p. 136. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- ^ Nwidu, Lucky Lebgosi; Nwafor, Paul Alozie; Vilegas, Wagner (2015). "The aphrodisiac herb Carpolobia: A biopharmacological and phytochemical review". Pharmacognosy Reviews. 9 (18): 132–139. doi:10.4103/0973-7847.162128. ISSN 0973-7847. PMC 4557236. PMID 26392711.
- ^ Nwidu, Lucky L; Nwafor, Paul A; Vilegas, Wagner (April 2, 2012). "Antimicrobial Activity of Carpolobia Lutea Extracts and Fractions". African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines. 9 (3): 323–328. doi:10.4314/ajtcam.v9i3.4. ISSN 0189-6016. PMC 3746663. PMID 23983362.
- ^ "Carpolobia lutea G. Don". mansfeld.ipk-gatersleben.de. Lebiniz Institute. Retrieved July 1, 2020.