Coutoubea spicata | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Gentianaceae |
Genus: | Coutoubea |
Species: | C. spicata
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Binomial name | |
Coutoubea spicata (Aubl.) Kunth
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Coutoubea spicata is a species of flowering plant from the genus Coutoubea. [1]
Coutoubea spicata is a 1 m tall creamy-white flowered gentian. [2] It is a bitter tonic, which in the 19th century was used as emmenagogues, anthelmintics, and for the removal of intestinal obstructions. [3] More recently, this plant has been studied for its potential antidiabetic and antimalaria properties. [4] [5]
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