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Firecracker plant (Russelia equisetiformis) postage stamp, Niger

  • 1964

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1964 postage stamp from Niger featuring an illustration of a Coral bush (Russelia equisetiformis), also known as a firecrack plant. Russelia equisetiformis (firecracker plant/coral bush) is used in traditional medicine for treating diabetes, cancer, malaria, and inflammatory disorders. Studies have suggested the plant has potential analgesic, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties.

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  • 2.9 cm W x 4 cm H
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Box 6

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“Firecracker Plant (Russelia Equisetiformis) Postage Stamp, Niger,” 1964. Witco Stamp Collection, Box 6. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/rhp2949.

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