Carpolobia lutea

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO. V--1066
  • Carpolobia lutea
  • G.Don
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Carpolobia lutea
  • Genus: Carpolobia
  • Synonym: NIL
  • Common/Local Name(s): Cattle stick or Poor mans Candle
  • Family: Polygalaceae
  • Botanical Description: Carpolobia lutea is a shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 15 feet (4.6 meters). Its petals start off white with purple markings at the base of the upper petals, eventually turning yellowish orange. The plant produces orange fruits when ripe.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Flowering is from May to June, Fruiting is from July to September.
  • Plant Uses: Bone Fracture Treatment, Antimicrobial Properties and Edible Leaves and Fruits
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: Botanical Garden University of Port Harcourt Abuja Campus
  • Habit: Shrub
  • Mode: Wild

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