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''Diplorhynchus condylocarpon'' grows as a shrub or small tree up to {{convert|20|m}} tall, with a trunk diameter of up to {{convert|2|m}}. Its fragrant flowers feature a white to creamy [[Corolla (flower)|corolla]]. Fruit is green or brown with paired follicles, each up to {{convert|6.5|cm}} long.<ref name=Med>{{cite book | title = Medicinal Plants | publisher = PROTA | year= 2008 | pages = 229–230 | isbn = 978-9-05782-204-9}}</ref> Vernacular names for the plant include "horn-pod tree" and "wild rubber".<ref name=FOZ>{{cite web | title = ''Diplorhynchus condylocarpon'' | url = http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=145030 | work = Flora of Zimbabwe | accessdate = 17 August 2013}}</ref> Habitat is dry woodland and hillsides from sea-level to {{convert|1700|m}} altitude. The plant's numerous local medicinal uses include as a treatment for indigestion, [[diarrhoea]], fever, snakebite, infertility, venereal disease, [[diabetes]], [[pneumonia]] and [[tuberculosis]].<ref name=Med/> ''D. condylocarpon'' is found in the [[Republic of Congo]], the [[Democratic Republic of Congo]], [[Tanzania]], [[Angola]], [[Malawi]], [[Mozambique]], [[Zambia]], [[Zimbabwe]], [[Namibia]], [[Botswana]] and [[South Africa]].<ref name=FOZ/><ref name=Kew>Search for "Diplorhynchus condylocarpon", {{Citation |title=World Checklist of Selected Plant Families |publisher=[[Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew]] |url=http://apps.kew.org/wcsp/ |accessdate=16 August 2013}}</ref> |
''Diplorhynchus condylocarpon'' grows as a shrub or small tree up to {{convert|20|m}} tall, with a trunk diameter of up to {{convert|2|m}}. Its fragrant flowers feature a white to creamy [[Corolla (flower)|corolla]]. Fruit is green or brown with paired follicles, each up to {{convert|6.5|cm}} long.<ref name=Med>{{cite book | title = Medicinal Plants | publisher = PROTA | year= 2008 | pages = 229–230 | isbn = 978-9-05782-204-9}}</ref> Vernacular names for the plant include "horn-pod tree" and "wild rubber".<ref name=FOZ>{{cite web | title = ''Diplorhynchus condylocarpon'' | url = http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=145030 | work = Flora of Zimbabwe | accessdate = 17 August 2013}}</ref> Habitat is dry woodland and hillsides from sea-level to {{convert|1700|m}} altitude. The plant's numerous local medicinal uses include as a treatment for indigestion, [[diarrhoea]], fever, snakebite, infertility, venereal disease, [[diabetes]], [[pneumonia]] and [[tuberculosis]].<ref name=Med/> ''D. condylocarpon'' is found in the [[Republic of Congo]], the [[Democratic Republic of Congo]], [[Tanzania]], [[Angola]], [[Malawi]], [[Mozambique]], [[Zambia]], [[Zimbabwe]], [[Namibia]], [[Botswana]] and [[South Africa]].<ref name=FOZ/><ref name=Kew>Search for "Diplorhynchus condylocarpon", {{Citation |title=World Checklist of Selected Plant Families |publisher=[[Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew]] |url=http://apps.kew.org/wcsp/ |accessdate=16 August 2013}}</ref> |
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Diplorhynchus is a monotypic genus of plant in the Apocynaceae family found in tropical and southern Africa.[1] As of August 2013[update] the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognises the single species Diplorhynchus condylocarpon.[3]
Diplorhynchus condylocarpon grows as a shrub or small tree up to 20 metres (66 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 2 metres (6 ft 7 in). Its fragrant flowers feature a white to creamy corolla. Fruit is green or brown with paired follicles, each up to 6.5 centimetres (2.6 in) long.[4] Vernacular names for the plant include "horn-pod tree" and "wild rubber".[5] Habitat is dry woodland and hillsides from sea-level to 1,700 metres (5,600 ft) altitude. The plant's numerous local medicinal uses include as a treatment for indigestion, diarrhoea, fever, snakebite, infertility, venereal disease, diabetes, pneumonia and tuberculosis.[4] D. condylocarpon is found in the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa.[5][6]
References
- ^ a b "Diplorhynchus", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 17 August 2013
- ^ "Diplorhynchus condylocarpon". The Plant List. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ^ Search for "Diplorhynchus", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 17 August 2013
- ^ a b Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 229–230. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
- ^ a b "Diplorhynchus condylocarpon". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ^ Search for "Diplorhynchus condylocarpon", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 16 August 2013
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