Homalanthus nutans
Appearance
Homalanthus nutans | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | |
(unranked): | |
(unranked): | |
(unranked): | |
Order: | |
Family: | |
Genus: | |
Species: | H. nutans
|
Binomial name | |
Homalanthus nutans (G. Forst.) Guill.
|
Homalanthus nutans, known locally as the mamala tree, is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family.
Samoan healers use a concoction made from the bark to treat hepatitis. Research has indicated that a chemical from the bark called prostratin has in vitro activity against HIV.[1]
References
- ^ Field, M. (2005). "Samoa forest holds secret of future drugs". Pacific Islands Report. Archived from the original on 1 August 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.