Rubiaceae FAMILY
Danais volubilis
Danais volubilis
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Danais volubilis is a climbing, shrubby plant producing stems up to 5 metres long[ 728 Title Adansonia Vol. 16 Publication Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle Tome 16 Author Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Museum National D'Histoire Naturelle; Paris. Year 1994 ISBN 0240-8937 Description A botanical magazine containing a range of articles, including a revision of a section of the genus Danais. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. The roots are a source of an orange-red dye that is much used traditionally. The roots also have local medicinal purposes whilst the leaves can be used as a mordant.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeAfrica - Madagascar.
HabitatIn forest over gneiss ; at the edge of forest (remnants) or in scrub ; in dry forest of the western slopes [of the Central Plateau]; in savoka vegetation; at elevations from sea level to 1,600 metres[ 728 Title Adansonia Vol. 16 Publication Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle Tome 16 Author Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Museum National D'Histoire Naturelle; Paris. Year 1994 ISBN 0240-8937 Description A botanical magazine containing a range of articles, including a revision of a section of the genus Danais. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ].