Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) G. Don
Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) G. Don
Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) G. Don
Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) G. Don
| Botanical Name | Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) G. Don |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Mimoaseae |
| Genus: | Parkia |
| Species: | P. biglobosa |
| Common Names: | Africa locust bean |
Plant Synonyms
Plant Local Names
NIGERIA: Hausa - Dorowa, Dadawa, Yoruba- Igba, Iru, Igbo - Ogirili
Plant Habitat
Plant Material of Interest
leaf, bark and seed.
Plant Description
This widespread savana tree, community known as dorowa is easily recognized by its bright red pendulous flower.
Leaves: with a minutely hairy common stalk 23- 46cm long, with a vague gland close to the much swollen base.
Flowers: (Dec- March), appearing with the new leaves or slightly before them, deep red, in the heads up to 2.5 6cm across, with stalks up to 14 inches long.
Fruit: (Feb- July) 15- 30cm long, 1 inch broad, light brown, containing numerous black seeds embedded in a yellowish edible pulp. (Ogbochukwu, 2005)
Plant Used Parts
Plant Uses
i. The mealy pulp, without the seed, is made into refreshing drink, regarded as being a diuretic.
ii. For Children, the pulp is mixed with honey to prepare a soothing drink, which is an emollient and refreshing in febrile states.
iii. A hot decoction of the bark is also used, as a mouthwash, to steam the mouth and throat and to relieve toothache.
iv. A lotion is made from the roots and leaves for sore eyes.
v. Root used in convulsion cases.
vi. Seeds used for treatment if arterial hypertension (Medicinal plants of Nigeria, 2006).
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Plant Constituents
Tannins, saponnins and alkaloids, cyanogenetic glycosides, saponin (Medicainal plants of Nigeria, 2006).
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