Griffonia simplicifolia

Griffonia simplicifolia (syn. Bandeiraea simplicifolia Benth.) is a woody climbing shrub native to West Africa and Central Africa. It grows to about 3 m, and bears greenish flowers followed by black pods.

The seeds of the plant are used as a herbal supplement for their 5-Hydroxytryptophan content.

Botanical synonyms for the plant also include Schotia simplicifolia (Vahl ex DC) Baill.