Prunus africana

E103293

Prunus africana is an African tree species valued for its medicinal bark, particularly used in treatments for prostate disorders.

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Prunus africana canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf medicinal plant
plant species
tree species
authority (Hook.f.) Kalkman
barkCharacteristic scaly
barkColor dark brown
binomialName Prunus africana self-link
commonName African cherry
African cherry tree
African plum
conservationStatus Vulnerable
contains ferulic acid esters
phytosterols
triterpenes
distribution high-altitude regions of sub-Saharan Africa
domain Eukarya
surface form: Eukaryota
economicImportance source of medicinal bark
family Rosaceae
flowerColor white
fruitColor dark brown when ripe
red
fruitType drupe
genus Prunus
growthForm evergreen tree
habitat evergreen forest
montane forest
kingdom Plantae
leafType simple leaves
listedIn Appendix II
surface form: CITES Appendix II
nativeTo Africa
Afromontane forests
Central Africa
East Africa
Madagascar
Southern Africa
order Rosales
partUsed bark
regulation international trade regulated by CITES
scientificName Prunus africana self-link
taxonRank species
threatenedBy habitat loss
overharvesting
unsustainable bark harvesting
usedFor traditional medicine
treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
treatment of prostate disorders
usedIn phytotherapeutic preparations for prostate health
woodUsedFor furniture
timber

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Prunus includesSpecies Prunus africana
Afromontane forests hasFlora Prunus africana
Prunus africana binomialName Prunus africana self-link
Prunus africana scientificName Prunus africana self-link