Griffonia simplicifolia

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Griffonia simplicifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae Tribe: Cercideae Genus: Griffonia Species: G. simplicifolia
Binomial name
Griffonia simplicifolia (DC.) Baill.[1]
Synonyms
Bandeiraea simplicifolia (DC.) Benth.[1]

Griffonia simplicifolia (syn. Bandeiraea simplicifolia Benth.) is a woody climbing shrub native to West Africa and Central Africa. It grows to about 3 m, and bears greenish flowers followed by black pods.

The seeds of the plant are used as a herbal supplement for their 5-Hydroxytryptophan content.

Botanical synonyms for the plant also include Schotia simplicifolia (Vahl ex DC) Baill.

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