Flueggea virosa virosa

Description

Flueggea virosa is a usually deciduous shrub or small tree with many erect or arching branches; it usually grows up to 4 metres tall, but exceptionally to 7 metres. It has numerous branches arising from the base and spirally arranged upwards The plant can be deciduous in seasonal climates, but evergreen if there is a more regular supply of moisture A multi-purpose plant with a wide range of medicinal and other uses. It is said to be one of the most important medicinal plants of the Sahel region, where it is commonly harvested from the wild. It is often cultivated in various parts of its range, both for its various useful purposes and also as an ornamental hedge, being valued for its bushy nature, attractive foliage and white waxy fruits. The plant is commonly spared when clearing land or at weeding operations