Mamala Tree
(Homalanthus nutans)
Description
Homalanthus nutans, known locally as the mamala tree, is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. Samoan healers use a concoction made from the bark to treat hepatitis. Research has indicated that a chemical from the bark called prostratin has in vitro activity against HIV
Taxonomic tree:
Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Malpighiales
Family:Euphorbiaceae
Genus:Homalanthus
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