Wrightia demartiniana

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Wrightia demartiniana
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Wrightia
Species:
W. demartiniana
Binomial name
Wrightia demartiniana
Synonyms [2]
  • Piaggiaea boranensisChiov.
  • Piaggiaea demartiniana(Chiov.) Chiov.
  • Wrightia boranensis(Chiov.) Cufod.

Wrightia demartiniana is a plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is native to East Africa.

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Description

Wrightia demartiniana grows as a shrub or small tree up to 5 metres (16 ft) tall. Its fragrant flowers feature a white or creamy corolla. The fruit is grey-green with paired follicles, up to 30 centimetres (12 in) in diameter. Local traditional medicinal uses include the treatment of kidney problems, gonorrhoea and as a laxative. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Wrightia demartiniana is native to Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. [2] Its habitat is bushland from 100–1,000 metres (300–3,300 ft) altitude. [3]

Conservation

Wrightia demartiniana has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. Its habitat is threatened by livestock farming and by harvesting of its wood. However the species is present in two protected areas in Kenya: Kora National Park and Samburu National Park. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Luke, W.R.Q. (2022). "Wrightia demartiniana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2022 e.T215409842A215455490. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T215409842A215455490.en . Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Wrightia demartiniana Chiov". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  3. 1 2 Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 633–634. ISBN   978-9-05782-204-9.
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