Heinsia crinita
Appearance
Heinsia crinita | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Rubiaceae |
Genus: | Heinsia |
Species: | H. crinita
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Binomial name | |
Heinsia crinita (Afzel.) G.Taylor
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Synonyms | |
Gardenia crinita Afzel. |
Heinsia crinita (commonly known as bush apple) is a species of perennial shrub or small tree in the family, Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical areas of Africa.[1]
The fruit is harvested as a local source of food and the leaves are also eaten[2] ("betete" or bitter leaves). Parts are also used in traditional medicine.[3] It has been the subject of various studies. It is known as atama in Nigeria.[4]
References
- ^ "Heinsia crinita in Global Plants on JSTOR". plants.jstor.org.
- ^ "Heinsia crinita - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info.
- ^ Tshisekedi Tshibangu, P.; Mutwale Kapepula, P.; Kabongo Kapinga, M. J.; Tujibikila Mukuta, A.; Kalenda, Dibungi T.; Tchinda, Alembert T.; Mouithys-Mickalad, Ange A.; Jansen, O.; Cieckiewicz, E.; Tits, M.; Angenot, L.; Frédérich, M. (January 20, 2017). "Antiplasmodial activity of Heinsia crinita (Rubiaceae) and identification of new iridoids". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 196: 261–266. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2016.11.041. PMID 27890637.
- ^ http://www.brsfoundation.org/brtw/archive/2015-2016/volume_1/brtw-2015-1-47-54.pdf