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Scientific Name:Tristemma mauritianum Vernacular Name:Ikinyagishanga, Nyirakunyu. Family name :Malastomataceaes Geographic Distribution:swamp , and forest edges, 1600-2400 m.
Shrubby and woody herb up to 2 m tall, Stems 4-angled , shortly winged. Leaves opposite, petiole up to 1-4 cm, lamina ovate-elliptic, apex acuminate, base acuminate up to 20 cm long and 14.4 cm wide, thinly strigose with 5-7 nerves, inflorescence terminal cymose, with 2 -15 flowers.
: medicinal plant used in the treating and management of canncer