Cryptolepis sanguinolenta
| Cryptolepis sanguinolenta | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Cryptolepis |
| Species: | C. sanguinolenta
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| Binomial name | |
| Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl.) Schltr.
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Cryptolepis sanguinolenta is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. An extract from the root is traditionally used in West Africa for malaria.[1]
The roots of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta contain a major alkaloid called cryptolepine.
The roots are also used as a yellow dye.[2]
References
- ^ Ansah, C (2002). "The Popular Herbal Antimalarial, Extract of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, is Potently Cytotoxic". Toxicological Sciences. 70 (2): 245–251. doi:10.1093/toxsci/70.2.245. PMID 12441369.
- ^ Dalziel, J.M. (1926). "African Leather Dyes". Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information. 6. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: 230–231. JSTOR 4118651.
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