Boscia urens
Boscia urens Welw. ex Oliv.
Boscia urens is a shrub species belonging to the Capparaceae family, native to Angola. It is commonly found in wooded savannahs, thickets, and disturbed areas. It is known by several local names including mosassanto, mututuia, and mututunha in the Kikongo language. The plant has traditional medicinal uses.
Description
Boscia urens, described by Welw. ex Oliv. in 1868, is a shrub species that occurs in Angola. It thrives in habitats such as wooded savannahs and thickets, and can also be found in disturbed areas. The species is known locally by the names mosassanto, mututuia, and mututunha (in Kikongo). It is used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.
Distribution
Angola
