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Mareya

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Mareya
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Mareya

Species

Mareya is a plant genus of the family Euphorbiaceae. It comprises 3 species, found in tropical West Africa.

Use

Mareya micrantha is said to have local anaesthetic properties. It is used as an abortifacient, hence its common name.