Crateva religiosa
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Crateva religiosa, the sacred garlic pear or temple plant,[1] is a species of flowering tree. It is a member of the capers family. The tree is sometimes called the spider tree because the showy flowers bear long, spidery stamens. It is native to much of tropical Asia and several South Pacific islands.[2] It is grown elsewhere for fruit, especially in parts of Africa.
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The chemical compound lupeol can be extracted from the bark of C. religiosa.[3]
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