Palisota schweinfurthii
Palisota schweinfurthii C.B.Clarke
Palisota schweinfurthii is a robust perennial herb belonging to the Commelinaceae family. It is native to several countries in Central and East Africa, including Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, and others. The plant is commonly found in forest galleries and along riverbanks. It is known locally by the names 'kakunda' and 'kambonjo' in the C. N. region. The species has medicinal uses and was documented by F. Monteiro in the LUAI and LISC herbaria. It was first described by C.B. Clarke in 1881.
Description
Palisota schweinfurthii is a perennial herb that thrives in forested and riparian habitats. It is distributed across a wide range of countries in Central and East Africa. The plant is used for medicinal purposes and is part of the Commelinaceae family. Local names for the plant include 'kakunda' and 'kambonjo.' The species was first described by C.B. Clarke in 1881 and has been recorded in Angola, specifically in the Quiçama National Park region.
Distribution
Angola · Burundi · Cameroon · Central African Repu · Chad · Congo · Equatorial Guinea · Gabon · Gulf of Guinea Is. · Nigeria · Rwanda · Sudan · Tanzania · Uganda · Zambia · Zaïre
