Alchornea hirtella
| Alchornea hirtella | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Alchornea |
| Species: | A. hirtella |
| Binomial name | |
| Alchornea hirtella Benth. | |
Alchornea hirtella - a plant from genus Alchornea which is preferentially used by chimpanzees in making tools for catching ants. [1] Extract from A. hirtella possess antimicrobial activity. [2]
References
- ↑ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2795672/chimpanzees-favourite-tools-hunting-ants-creatures-use-shrub-dig-dip-aggressive-prey.html
- ↑ http://www.researchgate.net/publication/228655863_Phytochemical_compounds_and_antimicrobial_activity_of_three_medicinal_plants(Alchornea_hirtella_Morinda_geminata_and_Craterispermum_laurinum)_from_Sierra_