Cochlospermum angolense
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Cochlospermum angolense is a tree in the family Bixaceae. It is native to Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2] An extract of the tree's bark, called Borotutu in African traditional medicine, has been studied in mice for its potential to treat malaria.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Cochlospermum angolense Welw. ex Oliv". The Plant List. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ "Cochlospermum angolense". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ "The effect of an extract from Cochlospermum angolense ("Burututu") on Plasmodium berghei in the mouse malaria suppression test". National Center for Biotechnology Information. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
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