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
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum:
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Malpighiales
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Family: Euphorbiaceae
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Genus: Homalanthus
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