Tragia benthamii is usually a straggling or climbing plant, or rarely an erect shrub; it has more or less woody stems that can be 1 - 4.5 metres long.

Annual climbing herb, in wooded savannah at edge of open forest. CN: cachauchão (pt). Monteiro, Santos & Murta 157 (LISC 055174)

Tragia benthamii Baker. We have few details about this taxon; if you can provide any information, photos or reliable records, please contact one of the site ...

The native range of this species is Tropical Africa to Botswana. It is a climbing perennial or shrub and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

Very like T. brevipes, from which it differs in having the leaf blades more shallowly and widely cordate at the base, and ± glabrous apart from the stinging ...

Abstract: Tragia benthamii (TBM) commonly called the climbing nettle is a tropical plant claimed to have numerous anti inflammatory effects in sub Saharan ...

Mar 1, 2017 · Tragia benthamii Baker is widely available in West, Central and Southern Africa. Its root extract is used as an abortifacient and to ease the ...

Tragia benthamii (TBM) commonly called the climbing nettle is a tropical plant claimed to have numerous anti inflammatory effects in sub Saharan African ...

These species are used in Siddha medicine, which is practiced by the Tamil people, and is used in curing eczema, fevers, wheezing, and diabetes.

Morphology. Herbaceous climber or trailer Stinging hairs. ... Very close to T. brevipes, from which it differs in having the leaf-blades more shallowly and widely ...