Sarcophrynium brachystachys
| Sarcophrynium brachystachys | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Marantaceae |
| Genus: | Sarcophrynium |
| Species: | S. brachystachys
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| Binomial name | |
| Sarcophrynium brachystachys | |
Sarcophrynium brachystachys is a rhizomatous plant in the Marantaceae family native to the tropics of western Africa.[1] It has dark green leaves and red fruits. The flowers may be cream, yellowish or pinkish white.[2]
Uses
Sarcophrynium brachystachys has various uses. In Cameroon, the leaves of S. brachystachys are used to wrap food.[3] The plant is used medicinally in Gabon, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast.[4][2] In Nigeria, it is used for ritual purposes. Sarcophrynium brachystachys is also grown as an ornamental.
References
- ^ "Sarcophrynium brachystachys (Benth.) K.Schum". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ^ a b "Sarcophrynium brachystachyum (Benth.) K.Schum". Flora & Fauna Web. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
- ^ Zapfack, L.; Ayeni, J. S. O.; Besong, S.; Mdaihli, M. (2001). ETHNOBOTANICAL SURVEY OF THE TAKAMANDA FOREST RESERVE (PDF). Retrieved 11 January 2026.
- ^ Asase, Alex; Kadera, Mavis L. (2014). "Herbal medicines for child healthcare from Ghana". Journal of Herbal Medicine. 4 (1): 24–36. doi:10.1016/j.hermed.2013.05.002.