Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen., commonly known as the Violet Tree, is an African woody plant in the family Polygalaceae. Phyto-Green Nigeria Limited presents selected dried root materials for professional botanical, research and industrial enquiries.
Botanical profile
Accepted botanical name: Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen.
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Securidaca
Common name: Violet Tree (also called Fibre Tree in some English-language sources).
Correct botanical identification is essential in the trade of medicinal and aromatic plants. The scientific name should be used on specifications, invoices, certificates and other product documentation to reduce confusion arising from regional common names.
The living Violet Tree: growth form, foliage and flowers
The photographs below are reference images of Securidaca longepedunculata in its living form. They show the plant and foliage, followed by a closer view of its flowers. These are botanical reference photographs sourced from Wikimedia Commons, not photographs of Phyto-Green’s own cultivated trees. Photographer credits and Creative Commons licence information are provided in the captions.
Plant description and distribution
Securidaca longepedunculata is a woody African species occurring across parts of sub-Saharan Africa. It is recognised by its characteristic foliage, small flowers and distinctive winged fruits. Its appearance can vary with habitat, season and plant age. Accurate field identification should be supported by botanical expertise or a verified herbarium reference rather than common name alone.
Traditional knowledge and scientific research
The species has a history of use in traditional African medicine. Ethnobotanical literature records a range of traditional applications for different plant parts. Such records document cultural and historical knowledge; they do not, by themselves, establish clinical efficacy, safe dosage or suitability for human or veterinary treatment.
Scientific investigations have examined aspects of the plant’s phytochemistry and biological activity. Findings from laboratory or animal studies should not be presented as proof of a treatment in people or animals. Composition and activity may vary with plant part, provenance, harvest conditions, processing and analytical method. Independent identification, chemical characterisation and safety assessment are important before any medicinal, feed or formulation use.
Product forms supplied
- Whole root — the root material, which may be supplied whole, cut into pieces, crushed or powdered.
- Root bark — bark separated from the root, which may likewise be supplied in pieces, crushed or powdered.
These are the two principal product types offered by Phyto-Green Nigeria Limited. The presentation form — whole, cut pieces, crushed material or fine powder — can be agreed according to the buyer’s requirements and the agreed product specification.
Our Securidaca products
The following photographs show actual product materials supplied by Phyto-Green Nigeria Limited. They are provided for visual identification and do not replace a batch-specific specification or certificate of analysis.
Quality, handling and documentation
For responsible trade, botanical identity and traceability should be established for each lot. Relevant checks may include visual identity, foreign matter, moisture, cleanliness, packaging integrity and, where specified by the buyer, microbiological, contaminant and chemical testing. A certificate of analysis (COA), safety data sheet (SDS/MSDS), phytosanitary documentation and other export documents should be supplied only where available, applicable and valid for the specific consignment.
Buyers should communicate the intended application and destination-market requirements before order confirmation. Import restrictions, plant-health rules, product classification and carrier acceptance can differ by country and by product form. The buyer and exporter should verify applicable requirements with the competent authorities and carrier before shipment.
Export and commercial enquiries
Phyto-Green Nigeria Limited welcomes enquiries from botanical ingredient buyers, research institutions, laboratories and manufacturers. Please indicate the required product form, quantity, intended use, destination country and any technical specifications or testing requirements.
Company: Phyto-Green Nigeria Limited
Country of origin: Nigeria
Product: Securidaca longepedunculata — dried root materials
Selected botanical reference
Botanical photographs and their individual attribution and reuse terms can be checked on Wikimedia Commons: Securidaca longepedunculata. Botanical taxonomy and distribution should also be checked against recognised botanical databases, including Plants of the World Online (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew).
Important note: This page is a botanical and commercial product description. It is not medical advice, a therapeutic claim, or a recommendation for human or veterinary use.