Hallea stipulosa

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO. V--1060
  • Hallea stipulosa
  • (DC.) J.-F.Leroy
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Hallea stipulosa
  • Genus: Hallea
  • Synonym: Mitragyna stipulosa (DC.) Kuntze
  • Common/Local Name(s): Stipulosa Mitragyna
  • Family: Rubiaceae
  • Botanical Description: Hallea stipulosa is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It is a small to medium-sized tree, typically reaching heights of 5 to 15 meters. The leaves are alternate, simple, and stipulate, with serrated margins. The flowers are small, greenish-yellow, and borne in clusters. The fruit is a capsule containing seeds. This species is valued for its ornamental qualities and is sometimes cultivated for its timber.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Flowering is from June to September
  • Plant Uses: Medicines: arthritis, rheumatism and Products: farming, forestry, hunting and fishing apparatus (wood)
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: Abuja Campus University of Port Harcourt
  • Habit: Tree
  • Mode: Wild

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