Cochlospermum angolense

(Cochlospermum angolense)

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Description

Cochlospermum angolense is a tree in the family Bixaceae. It is native to Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. An extract of the tree's bark, called Borotutu in African traditional medicine, has been studied in mice for its potential to treat malaria.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Malvales
Family:Bixaceae
Genus:Cochlospermum
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