Heinsia crinita
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Heinsia
Species:
H. crinita
Binomial name
Heinsia crinita
(Afzel.) G.Taylor
Synonyms

Gardenia crinita Afzel.

Heinsia crinita (commonly known as bush apple) is a species of perennial shrub or small tree in the family, Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical areas of Africa.[1]

The fruit is harvested as a local source of food and the leaves are also eaten[2] ("betete" or bitter leaves). Parts are also used in traditional medicine.[3] It has been the subject of various studies. It is known as atama in Nigeria.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Heinsia crinita in Global Plants on JSTOR". plants.jstor.org.
  2. ↑ "Heinsia crinita - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info.
  3. ↑ Tshisekedi Tshibangu, P.; Mutwale Kapepula, P.; Kabongo Kapinga, M. J.; Tujibikila Mukuta, A.; Kalenda, Dibungi T.; Tchinda, Alembert T.; Mouithys-Mickalad, Ange A.; Jansen, O.; Cieckiewicz, E.; Tits, M.; Angenot, L.; Frédérich, M. (January 20, 2017). "Antiplasmodial activity of Heinsia crinita (Rubiaceae) and identification of new iridoids". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 196: 261–266. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2016.11.041. PMID 27890637.
  4. ↑ http://www.brsfoundation.org/brtw/archive/2015-2016/volume_1/brtw-2015-1-47-54.pdf


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