Английская Википедия:Harrisonia abyssinica

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Harrisonia abyssinica is a species of shrub or small tree in the genus Harrisonia, family Rutaceae. Native to tropical Africa, its habitat is usually in transitional zones between deciduous woodlands and evergreen forest.[1]

Description

Harrisonia abyssinica grows up to Шаблон:Convert tall with spines up to Шаблон:Convert long on outgrowths on the branches.[2] It flowers from August to November with white to yellow petals.[3] The fruits are red to black, Шаблон:Convert in diameter and edible.[4]

Medicinal properties

The roots and bark from the stem are used to treat gonorrhoea, dysentery and tuberculosis as well as an ascaricide.[5]

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