Urostemon

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Urostemon

Description Urostemon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae, native to Africa. It comprises about 20 species of shrubs and trees, some of which are used in traditional medicine. The name “Urostemon” is derived from the Greek words “oura” meaning “tail” and “stemon” meaning “stamen,” referring to the elongated stamens that are characteristic of this genus. Taxonomic…