Baissea axillaris is a climbing shrub that intertwines into the surrounding vegetation for support.

Its flowers feature a yellow, orange or white corolla, sometimes with red spots or stripes inside.

Local traditional medicinal uses include as a treatment for kidney problems and colic and as a diuretic.

[2] Baissea axillaris is native to an area of tropical Africa from Senegal east and south to Angola.

[1] Its habitat is in forests from sea level to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) altitude.