Harungana madagascariensis

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO.400
  • Harungana madagascariensis
  • Lam. ex Poir.
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Harungana madagascariensis
  • Genus: Harungana
  • Synonym: Harungana robynsii Spirlet
  • Common/Local Name(s): Dragon's blood tree and Orange-milk tree.
  • Family: Guttiferae
  • Botanical Description: Harungana madagascariensis is characterized by: Leaves that are Large, simple, and opposite, with a glossy green appearance and prominent veins. The bark is greyish-brown, and when cut, the tree exudes a bright red sap, often referred to as "dragon's blood." Flowers are Small, star-shaped, yellow to white flowers that are borne in clusters. The fruits are small, round, and orange-red when ripe. Habitat.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Flowering can occur from June to September.
  • Plant Uses: Traditional Medicine and Timber and Dye.
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: University of Port Harcourt Botanical Garden a Buja Campus.
  • Habit: Tree
  • Mode: Wild

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