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Meineckia capillipes

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Meineckia capillipes
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Phyllanthaceae
Genus: Meineckia
Species:
M. capillipes
Binomial name
Meineckia capillipes
(S.F.Blake) G.L.Webster

Meineckia capillipes is a species of plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is endemic to Tanzania.[1] Known locally as Kizeza-mzitu, the plant is small (up to 10 meters), with white, soft wood. The leaves are simple and alternate, and the flowers and fruit are green. The roots are used medicinally by local peoples for stomach problems.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Lovett, J.; Clarke, G.P. (1998). "Meineckia capillipes". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T32888A9732577. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32888A9732577.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ Lovett, J.C., Ruffo, C.K., Gereau, R.E. & Taplin, J.R.D. (2006) Field Guide to the Moist Forest Trees of Tanzania. Archived 2010-06-21 at the Wayback Machine The Society for Environmental Exploration, London and Dar es Salaam.