Scientific Name :
Conocarpus lancifolius Engl.
Synonym :
Conocarpus niloticus Delile ex Steud.
Common Name : Lanceleaf Buttonwood, Dmas tree
Plant Family : Combretaceae
Habit : Shrub
Plant Description
Flowering & Fruiting : Apri to July
Flower Colour : Yellow green
Description : Height: 6 to 15 m
Stem: Grey
Leaves: Lanceolate, opposite, 8 to 12 cm acute apex
Flowers: Globose heads, stamens infinite, flowers fragrant
Inflorescence: Heads
Fruits: Cone like, turns reddish brown at maturity
Native/ Exotic : E
Locality : HN
Distribution Range : Somalia.
Uses : Gum used in treatment of bowel and chest problems
Plant is used as remedy for soil contaminated soil
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