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Pentadiplandra brazzeana

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Family: Pentadiplandraceae • Genus: Pentadiplandra • Region: AFRICA: Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Angola (Cabinda)

Summary: Pentadiplandra brazzeana (Unknown) is a plant in the Pentadiplandraceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.

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About Pentadiplandra brazzeana

Pentadiplandra brazzeana or commonly known as Joy Perfume Tree is a tropical plant that has two forms - it can be a small and climbing plant that can be up to 20 m long or a well-branched shrub that can be up to 5 m tall. It is the only species in the Pentadiplandra genus and it can be found in Africa. The roots are used medicinally to treat a wide range of conditions that are mostly related to childbirth and skin problems. Decoction of the leaves is used against scabies. The fruits are edible. It is a globose berry with a sweet and red pulp. The root is occasionally eaten as a vegetable.

Care Information

SunlightFull sun
WateringModerate — keep soil moist
SoilMoist
Hardiness ZoneUSDA 10-12

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