Dichapetalum
Dichapetalum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Dichapetalaceae. It comprises about 60 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees, sometimes climbing, native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Members typically have simple leaves and produce small, inconspicuous flowers; the fruits are often drupes.
Distribution and habitat: Dichapetalum species are found in tropical forests and woodlands, from West and Central
Toxicology and chemistry: Several species contain monofluoroacetate, a potent metabolic toxin that disrupts the citric acid
Ecology and uses: Some species are used in traditional medicine by indigenous peoples, and a few are
Systematics: Dichapetalum is the type genus of the family Dichapetalaceae, which is placed in the order Malpighiales.