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Griffonia simplicifolia

Introduction

Griffonia simplicifolia (syn. Bandeiraea simplicifolia Benth.) is a woody climbing shrub native to West Africa and Central Africa. It grows to about 3 m, and bears greenish flowers followed by black pods.

The seeds of the plant are used as a herbal supplement for their 5-Hydroxytryptophan content.

Botanical synonyms for the plant also include Schotia simplicifolia (Vahl ex DC) Baill.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 “Bandeiraea simplicifolia – ILDIS LegumeWeb”. www.ildis.org. Retrieved 2008-03-15.

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