Cochlospermum angolense
Cochlospermum angolense Welw. ex Oliv.
Cochlospermum angolense is a tree in the Bixaceae family, native to Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is used in African traditional medicine, with an extract from its bark known as Borotutu, which has been studied for potential anti-malarial properties in mice.
Description
Cochlospermum angolense is a rhizomatous shrub or small tree found in thicket and wooded savannah habitats. It is distributed in Angola and Zaïre. Common local names include bolututu and mbulututu. The species is used for medicinal purposes and is listed as Endangered (EN) according to Costa et al. (2009, 2019). The tree was first described in 1868 by Welw. ex Oliv.
Distribution
Angola · Zaïre
Synonyms
Maximilianea angolensis
