Greenwayodendron suaveolens

Greenwayodendron suaveolens
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Magnoliids
Order:	Magnoliales
Family:	Annonaceae
Genus:	Greenwayodendron
Species:	G. suaveolens
Binomial name
Greenwayodendron suaveolens (Engl. & Diels) Verdc.
Synonyms [1]
Polyalthia suaveolensEngl. & Diels

Greenwayodendron suaveolens is a species of plant in the genus Greenwayodendron , and a member of the Annonaceae family. ^[2]

Distribution

It is widely distributed across West and Central Africa, from Ivory Coast to Angola. ^[1]

Three subspecies are known. The nominate subspecies is widespread, whereas subsp. gabonicum (Pellegr. ex Le Thomas) Verdc. and subsp. usambaricum Verdc. are both more restricted in range. It is possible that future research may elevate the subspecies to species level. ^[1]

Recreational and medicinal use

The Aka people of Central Africa smoke the leaves, locally called "motunga," recreationally, and also prepare it into a tea. This may have an antihelmintic effect. ^{[3] [4]}

References

1. Harvey-Brown, Y. (2019). "Greenwayodendron suaveolens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T62584A149068212. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T62584A149068212.en . Retrieved 13 November 2021.
2. "Greenwayodendron suaveolens (Engl. & Diels) Verdc". The Encyclopedia of Life .
3. Roulette, Casey J.; Mann, Hayley; Kemp, Brian M.; Remiker, Mark; Roulette, Jennifer W.; Hewlett, Barry S.; Kazanji, Mirdad; Breurec, Sébastien; Monchy, Didier; Sullivan, Roger J.; Hagen, Edward H. (2014). "Tobacco use vs. helminths in Congo basin hunter-gatherers: self-medication in humans?" . Evolution and Human Behavior. 35 (5): 397–407. doi:10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2014.05.005.
4. "Pot For Parasites? Pygmy Men Smoke Out Worms". NPR.