Zimmermannia capillipes
| Zimmermannia capillipes | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus: | Zimmermannia |
| Species: | Z. capillipes |
| Binomial name | |
| Zimmermannia capillipes Pax | |
Zimmermannia capillipes is a species of plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is endemic to Tanzania.[1] Known locally as Kizeza-mzitu, the plant is small (up to 10 meters), with white, soft wood. The leaves are simple and alternate, and the flowers and fruit are green. The roots are used medicinally by local peoples for stomach problems.[2]
Sources
- ↑ Lovett, J. & Clarke, G.P. 1998. Zimmermannia capillipes. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 August 2007.
- ↑ Lovett, J.C., Ruffo, C.K., Gereau, R.E. & Taplin, J.R.D. (2006) Field Guide to the Moist Forest Trees of Tanzania. The Society for Environmental Exploration, London and Dar es Salaam.