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• Aspilia is thought to be used as herbal medicine by some chimpanzees.
• Some chimpanzee troupes have been observed consuming aspilia.
• Wild chimpanzees sometimes seek whole leaves of the " Aspilia " plant.
• Historically, " Aspilia africana " was used in Mbaise and most conception, suggesting potential contraceptive and anti-fertility properties.
• The chimpanzees pick the " Aspilia " leaves and, rather than chewing them, they roll them around in their mouths, sometimes for as long as 25 seconds.
• Some authors have merged this genus with " Wedelia ", but others maintain that more study is required . " Aspilia " is native to Africa, Madagascar, and Latin America.
• Many species were once considered part of " Wedelia " but have been now transferred to other genera, including " Angelphytum, Aspilia, Villanova, Wollastonia " and " Zexmenia ".
• As many as 15 to 35 " Aspilia " leaves may be used in each bout of this behaviour, particularly in the rainy season when there are many parasitic larvae leading to an increased risk of infection.