Bandeiraea simplicifolia
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| Bandeiraea simplicifolia (DC.) Benth. |
Bandeiraea simplicifolia Benth. (synonym Griffonia simplicifolia) is a woody climbing shrub native to West Africa and Central Africa. It grows to about 3 m, and bears greenish flowers followed by black pods.
The seeds of the plant are used as a herbal supplement for their 5-Hydroxytryptophan content.
Botanical synonyms for the plant also include Schotia simplicifolia (Vahl ex DC) Baill.
