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Baissea axillaris is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Baissea axillaris
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Gentianales
Family:	Apocynaceae
Genus:	Baissea
Species:	B. axillaris
Binomial name
Baissea axillaris (Benth.) Hua[1]
Synonyms[1]
Guerkea schumanniana De Wild. & T.Durand Zygodia axillaris Benth.

Description

Baissea axillaris is a climbing shrub that intertwines into the surrounding vegetation for support. It grows up to 15 metres (50 ft) long, with a trunk diameter of up to 12 cm (5 in). Its flowers feature a yellow, orange or white corolla, sometimes with red spots or stripes inside. Local traditional medicinal uses include as a treatment for kidney problems and colic and as a diuretic.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Baissea axillaris is native to an area of tropical Africa from Senegal east and south to Angola.[1] Its habitat is in forests from sea level to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) altitude.[2]

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