campylacantha is a perennial tree native to Africa.

[1] The root emits chemical compounds that repel animals including crocodiles, snakes and rats.

[3][4] Root extract of S. polycantha is useful for snakebites and is applied to wash the skin of children who are agitated at night time.

[3] The tree is good for using as firewood, but its thorns complicate its use.

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