[3] Alchornea floribunda is a large, straggly shrub that grows into a bush about 4.5 metres (15 ft) tall.

The dried leaves and fibrous root scrapings are used as a substitute for tobacco.

The powdered rootbark is highly prized in traditional medicine as a stimulating intoxicant and aphrodisiac.

[4] This plant is preferentially used by chimpanzees in making tools for catching termites in the Dja Faunal Reserve in south eastern Cameroon.

The chimpanzees then scoop the termites clinging to their fishing rods into their mouths.