Uncarina peltata
Uncarina peltata (Baker) Stapf
Uncarina peltata, also known as farehitse or mousetrap tree, is a sesame relative native to Madagascar.
Description
Uncarina peltata (Baker) Stapf is a species in the genus Uncarina, belonging to the family Pedaliaceae. It is native to Madagascar and was first described in 1895. Commonly referred to as farehitse or mousetrap tree, it is a relative of the sesame plant.
Distribution
Madagascar
Synonyms
Uncaria peltataHarpagophytum peltatum
