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Cryptolepis sanguinolenta
1900Summary
Cryptolepis sanguinolenta is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. An extract from the root is traditionally used in West Africa for malaria. The roots of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta contain a major alkaloid called cryptolepine. The roots are also used as a yellow dye....read more on Wikipedia.
Climate
What environment does Cryptolepis sanguinolenta prefer?
| Place | Rain (24h) | Sun | Humidity Hum. | Wind | |
| Loading... | 0.8in | 918umol | 64% | 4mph | |
| Loading... | 1.2in | 12umol | 84% | 9mph | |
| Loading... | 0in | 18umol | 81% | 11mph | |
Natural Habitat
Where does Cryptolepis sanguinolenta grow?
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