Pycnobotrya

Pycnobotrya is a monotypic genus of plant in the family Apocynaceae found in tropical Africa.^[1] As of August 2013^[update] the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognises the single species Pycnobotrya nitida.^[3]

Pycnobotrya
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Gentianales
Family:	Apocynaceae
Subfamily:	Rauvolfioideae
Tribe:	Melodineae
Genus:	Pycnobotrya Benth.[1]
Species:	P. nitida
Binomial name
Pycnobotrya nitida Benth.
Synonyms[2]
Pycnobotrya multiflora K.Schum ex Stapf

Pycnobotrya nitida grows as a liana up to 40 metres (130 ft) long, with a stem diameter of up to 12 centimetres (4.7 in). Its fragrant flowers feature a dark pink corolla, sometimes with pale yellow throat. Fruit consists of paired follicles, each up to 7 centimetres (2.8 in) long. Habitat is forest, often on river banks. Local medicinal uses include as a treatment for chest infections, haematuria, diarrhoea, dysentery and bronchitis.^[4] P. nitida is found in Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Gabon, the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo.^[5]