Plants Database

7/14/2019 Plants Database

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2 Sphenocentrum jollyanum Menispermaceae Akerejupon Sphenocentrum Roots, fruits.Cough

related

3 Lannea nigritana Anacardaceae Orita,oyinyin Wodier woodLeaves, root

bark,exudate.

Sprain

joint,as

4 Entada gigas Mimosaceae AagbaaSeahearts,monkeyladders

Leaves,seeds,stem-twigs.

Diarrhoabortif

5 Piliostigma reticulatum Leguminosae Abafe,Kargoo Piliostigma, kargoLeaves, pods, stem

twigs, roots

Fever,

ache,h

6 Anthonotha macrophylla Leguminosae Abara,apado,agbagba Latex, bark Gonor

7 Synsepalum dulcificum Sapotaceae Abayunkun, Agbayun Miracle fruit Fruit pulp Diabet

8 Pleioceras barteri Apocynaceae Abeji,pari-omode,dagba,Bakin

mutum

Pleioceras Roots,fruits,seedsSkin dmenst

9 Leersia hexrandra Poaceae Abeko Leersia Leaves Asthm

10 Bidens pilosa CompositaeAbere-Oloko, Omolanganran

Black jar,spanishneedles,beggar's

tick,hairy beggarticks

Flowers, leaves,wholeplant

Diarrhorheum

labour

11 Strictocardia beraviensis Convolvulaceae Abesun-un-digbero Elephant creeper Leaves,roots Guinea

12 Triumfeta cordifolia Tiliaceae Abiko, Itogbin-in Leaves, floers Malaria

13 Eclipta prostrata Compositae Abikole, arojokuInk plant,thistles,false

daisyLeaves

Elepha

ailmen

MEDICINAL PLANTS



14 Chrysanthellum indicum Compositae Abilere, Oyigi Indian crysanthemum Whole plant Boils, f

15 Anchomanes difformis AraceaeAbirisoko,langbodo,ogiris

ako,hantsar gada, ojeAnchomanes Roots Diureti

16 Hybanthus enneaspermus Violaceae Abiwere Hybanthus Whole plant Easy a

17 Annona senegalensis AnnonaceaeAbo, Ibobo,gwandar daji,uburu ocha

African custardapple,Gwanda-daji

Root, bark, leaves, seedsCancediseas

drops,

18 Parinari curatellaefolia Rosaceae Abo-idofun,Rura Rough-skinned plum Roots,leaves,barkSkin indisorde

19 Monodora myristica Annonaceae Abo-lakoshe,Ariwo,Ehuru Calabash nutmeg SeedsConstip

headac

20 Hymenocardia acida Hymenocardiacae Aboopa, Orupa Hymenocardia Leaves, bark Measle

21 Achyranthes aspera AmaranthaceaeAboro,Abora hakoorin-

maciijiiRough-Chaff herb Leaves,roots

Stoma

diseas

22 Melanthera scadens Compositae Abo-yunyun, Agbugbo Melanthera Leaves, roots, stemsHaemo

throat.

23 Mitragyna stipulosa RubiaceaeAbura, Ewe-Obi,Uburu,Gayensori

Mitragyna,African linden Leaves, stem, rootsFever,diseas



24 Spondianthus preussii Euphorbiaceae Abuwa Spondianthus Seeds, roots, leaves Poison

25 Spondianthus preussii Euphorbiaceae Abuwa, orhoRoot, fruits, seeds,

shootsPoison

26 Thonningia sanguinea BalanophoraceaeAdele,

Oyaile,Kulla,AkankwanzaThonningia

Young flowers/whole

plant

Cough

pregna

27 Syzygium guineense Myrtaceae Adere, Igi-aro,Malmoo Watter-berry.rose apple Seeds, leaves Diabet

28 Lagenaria siceraria Cucurbitaceae Ado,Oba,Duma, Bottle gourd Leaves, seeds, fruit pup Anthel

29 Mussaenda elegans RubiaceaeAdo,odo-omode,pani

ebi,EzebwoMussaenda Bark Astring

30 Nerium oleander Apocynaceae Adodo Oleander Leaves,whole plant,rootsDysendiseas

31 Tacca involucrata Taccacaceae Aduro-susu Roots Aphrod

32 Sclerocarya birrea spp caffra Euphorbiaceae Aedi,Daniya Cat thorn,jelly plum Bark Mystic

33 Terminalia superba Combretaceae Afara,EdoWhite afara,Limba,Korina, frake

Root, bark Laxativ



34 Trema orientalis UlmaceaeAfere,afefe,ayinyin,Telemukwu

Charcoaltree,gunpowder tree

Stem bark, leavesFever,convul

35 Drynaria laurentii Polypodiaceae Afomo Drynaria Whole plant, leaves. Venere

36 Viscum album Loranthaceae Afomo. Mistletoe Whole plant All purcancer

menor

37 Viscum flavescens Loranthaceae Afomo-oni sana Mistletoe Whole plant,leaves Hypert

38 Treculia africana Moraceae Afon,Ifon,Ukwa African Bread fruit Bark, sap,rootsConvunervou

39 Sorindeia mildbraedii Anacardaceae Afunsese Sorindeia Stem Tootha

40 Musanga cecropioides Moraceae Aga, Agbawo,Oro Corkwood,umbrella treeRoots, exudate,leaves,bark

Tapew

41 Zea mays PoaceaeAgbado,Oka,Dan

masaraaMaize Silk styles, starch

Gall bla

cough

42 Morus mesozygia MoraceaeAgbagba,uraye, ewe-

aye,aye, aremoMorus,aiye Leaves Mystic

43 Tithonia diversifolia Asteraceae Agbale,jogboTreemarigold,tithonia,Mexica

n sunflower.

Whole plant,leaves,rootSkin diMalaria



44 Alafia barteri Apocynaceae Agbari etuAlafia chewing stick,guinea-fowl's crest

Roots,leaves. Sickle

45 Dioclea reflexa Leguminosae Agbarin, epe, arin Dioclea,bull's eye Seed Asthm

46 Symphonia globulifera Guttiferae Agben-gbedi, Ogolo Hog gum tree Exudate, bark Craw-c

47 Leonotis nepetifolia Labiatae Agberulori,iku ekun Lion's ears,lion's tail Leaves,rootsWounddiseas

48 Hedranthera barteri Apocynaceae Agbo omode Hedranthera Leaves,fruit Convu

49 Cocos nucifera PalmaeAgbon,Kwakwar,Ake

babeCoconut Palm Bark, root, nuts

Bronchdysent

ailmen

50 Borassus aethiopum PalmaeAgbon-olodu, agbon-onidu,uburu,ubiri.

African fan Palm Roots,juice of nut Respir

51 Piptadeniastrum africanum Leguminosae Agbonyin,Ufi,Kiriya kurmi Dahoma Stem twigs,leavesPurgat

menstr

52 Laggera alata Compositae Agemo-kogun, eru-taba Laggera Leaves, roots, sapFever,

tapewo

53 Isolana campanulata Anacardiaceae Aghakeze Roots, stem-barkBronchbilharz



54 Isolona campanulata Annonaceae Aghako-eze Stem bark Fever,

55 Carpha procera CyperaceaeAgogo-igun, Apari-

Igun,ogberi-akukoBark Febrifu

56 Heliotropium indicum Boraginaceae Agogo-igun, Apari-Igun,ogberi-

akuko,Kalkashin korama

Heliotrope,cock's comb Whole plant Convu

57 Polyalthia suaveolens Annonaceae Agudugbi Roots Fever

58Greenwayodendronsuaveolens

Annonaceae Agudugbu Roots,leaves,barkAnthelmerectio

59 Culcasia scandens Araceae Agunmona LeavesSkin di

booste

60 Turrea vogelii MeliaceaeAhaa-omode, Asa-omode, sebire

Turrea,ahunanyaka Leaf, root, barkCoughimpote

61 Aloe vera Liliaceae Ahon erin Barbados Aloe Leaves juicePurgatdiseas

booste

62 Acanthus montanus Acanthacease Ahon-ekun,irunmu-arugbo,inyinyiogwu,ogwu

durunwashihshi

Bear's breech,white's

ginger,leopard's tongueStem-twig, leaves,roots

Syphili

purgat

63 Alstonia congensis Apocynaceae Ahun,egbu Stool wood Bark Malaria



64 Senna fistula Leguminosae Aidantoroo Indian laburnum Pods, leaves Astring

65 Tamarindus indica Leguminosae Ajagbon,pala,Tsamiya,Icheku

ovibo

Tamarin treeFruit pulp, leaves, stem

bark

Fever,

boils,v

66 Zingiber officinale ZingiberaceaeAje, Atale, Lali-

funfun,jinja,Cittar ahooGinger Rhizome

Cold, cliver di

swellin

cycle,a

67 Coix lacryma-jobi PoaceaeAje,aka-ila,agbala-maria,ido-onisekere

Job's tear Roots,fruits,seedsDiuretimenstr

68 Celosia trigyna Amaranthaceae Ajefowo,ajitan Celosia Leaves Anthel

69 Croton zambesicus Euphorbiaceae Ajekobale bushveld Leaves,twigs Piles,g

70 Canthium glabriflorum Rubiaceae Ajelora,Igi elera,Eze Stem,roots,leaves Cough

71 Euadenia trifoliata CapparaceaeAjinringburigbu,

Logbokiya,KanumfariEuadenia Roots, stem, bark,fruit Tuberc

72 Paropsia guineansis Passsfloraceae Akapue, koropo Roots Tootha

73 Cnestis ferruginea Connaraceae Akara aje, omu-aja,esise,elemesan,Amun

keta

Short pod,alum plantFruits, seeds, leaves,root,bark

Snake madne

pregna



74 Petersianthus macrocarpus Lecythidaceae Akasun, Upi Stinkwood Stem twigs Chroni

75 Hibiscus acetosella Malvaceae Akese Hibiscus Leaves Dysen

76 Lecaniodiscus cupanioides Sapindaceae Akika,Okpu,Kekerakuchi,Kaafi naamaa -

zaakii

lecaniodiscusLeaves,roots,young

shoots,seeds,stembark

Fevers

fever,ja

77 Discoglypremna caloneura Euphorbiaceae Akikaagba, Ogwilaki Seeds Gastro

78 Spondias mombin Anacardaceae Akikan,iyeye,okikan,ekikan,Tsad

ar masar,Jinkara,Ijikera

Hog plum, yellowmombin

Barks, leaves, fruit juice,root bark

Coughdiarrhe

labour

79 Chromolaena odorata CompositaeAkintola

,Awolowo,ObiarakaraSiam weed Leaves,stem-twigs

Antimic

fever,t

80 Trianthema portulacastrum Ficoidaceae Akisan Horse purslane Leaves, root, sapGonorrrheuma

81 Stachytarpheta indica VerbenaceaeAkisan,iru alangba, Iru-

eku,Tsarkiyar kusuuVerbain,Brazilian tea Stem, leaves

Dysenconditio

anthelm

82 Voacanga africana Apocynaceae Ako dodo,sinrinpin,serepe,Pete-

pete,Kokiyarbiri.

Papaku,Voacanga Latex, stem, root barkFever,

tooth,h

83 Ludwigia suffruticosa Onagraceae Ako ewuro odo Water primrose whole plant Purgat



84 Corynanthe pachyceras Rubiaceae Ako idagbon Corynanthe yohimbe Leaves, root, stem barkMentalanaest

proble

85 Trichilia heudelotii Meliaceae Ako rere, Rere. Root, leavesWound

ailmen

86 Aristolochia ringens Aristolochiaceae Ako-igun,duman dutseeDutchman's pipe, Snake

work

Leaves,roots, whole

plant.

Guinea

poison

87 Funtumia africana Apocynaceae Akoire, Ako-ire Mbamiri Male funtum Root, stem, leaves Consti

88 Blighia unijugata Sapindaceae Ako-isin Blighia Roots,leaves,stem-bark Diabet

89 Newbouldia laevis Bignoniaceae Akoko,Ogirisi,Aduruku Tree of life, fertility tree Bark, leaves, rootRoundmigrain

ear-ac

90Sterospermumacuminatissimum

BignoniaceaeAkoko-igbo, alakiritierumyeye

Sterospermum Stem-bark,stem-twigs. Respir

91 Monodora brevipes Annonaceae Ako-lakose Fruit, roots, stem Venere

92 Pycnanthus angolensis Myristicaceae Akomu,akujaadiWild nutmeg,African

nutmegLeaves, stem bark,roots

Thrush

bilharz

93 Senna obtusifoliaLeguminosae(Caesalpiniaceae)

Ako-rere, Epa-Ikun Foetid Senna Leaves, roots Boils, s



94 Uapaca guineensis Euphorbiaceae Akun, asisaUapaca,red cedar,sugar palm

Fruits,roots,bark. Cough

95 Cleome ciliata Capparaceae Akuya-aaja, EkuyaWild mustard,cat's

whiskersLeaves, seeds

Earach

wound

96 Rungia grandis Acanthaceae Alade-oko Leaves Malaria

97 Dorstenia prorepens Moraceae Alaifo, aloifoContrayerva,rockbegonia,sokotan

Stem twig,leaves Nephro

98 Pleiocarpa pycnantha Apocynaceae Alatapara Pleiocarpa Whole plant Angina

99 Sterculia tragacantha Sterculiaceae Alawefon,Omurin,olofulofulo,omuru

n,Orotopo,Kukku-kinrafi

Star chestnut,Karaya

gum,Indian tracanthLeaves, root bark

Fever,

enema

100 Schwenkia americana SolanaceaeAle-Odan, Oju-isin, Igbale-odan,Dandana

Schwenkia Roots, whole plant Yellow

101 Dichapetalum toxicarium Dichapetalaceae Alo, Itakun, ikunmu-agbo Gift-blaar,ratsbane Stem bark, twigs,leaves Jaund

102 Allium cepa LiliaceaeAlubosa,albasa,yabase,al

basa gudajiOnion Bulb,leaves

Cough

tumou

103 Allium ascalonicum LiliaceaeAlubosa-elewe,albasamaigo

Shallot,spring onion Leaves, bulb Convu



104 Pancratium trianthum LiliaceaeAlubosa-Oloko,Hatsinmanoomaa

Pancratium lily Bulb Visual

105 Synedrella nodiflora Compositae Aluganbi, Tanaposo. Synedrella Leaves,whole plant Lepros

106 Asparagus africana Liliaceae Aluki,sarka Asparagus, Aye-kosun Whole plant Antimic

107 Griffonia simplicifolia LeguminosaeAlukoko, Tapara, arin,Olobahun

Griffonia Roots, leavesBone-fsuppre

108 Uraria picta Leguminosae Alupayida,Kaskaifi Alupayida,dabra LeavesSnakeuterine

109 Brysocarpus coccineus Connaraceae Amuje wewe, ade,Kimbar maharbe,Oka

abole,Mgba apepea

Crimson thyme Root, leavesJaundi

tumour

110 Senecio abyssinicus Compositae Amunimuye Ragwort Root Syphili

111 Strycnos nux-vomica Loganiaceae Angboroko, Atako,Kokiya Poison nut tree Leaves, roots, seedsConsti

cholera

112 Boscia senegalensis Capparidaceae Anza Leaves, fruit, rootMalaria

diseas

113 Anthocleista vogelii Loganiaceae Apa oro,sapo,kwari Seeds,bark Antidot



114 Catharanthus roseus Apocynaceae Apabida pupa Rose perinwinkle Leaves,whole plantDiabetantitum

115 Berlinia grandiflora CaesalpiniaceaeApado,abaa,Dokar

rafi,UbubaBark Ease la

116 Afzelia africana LeguminosaeApa-Igbo,

Apa,kawo,akpalataApa,pod mahogany

Root,leaves,stem-

bark,seeds.

Gonor

disorde

117 Cleistopholis paterns Annonaceae Apako Salt and oil tree Leaves,barkCoughdiseas

118 Calapogonium mucunoides Leguminosae Apalofa,Agbiri Crab grass Leaves Diarrho

119 Phaulopsis falcisepala Acanthaceae Apa-Ogbe Phaulopsis Whole plant Wound

120 Pentaclethra macrophylla Leguminosae Apapa, Pala,pakala,Ugba Africa Oil bean tree Leaves, bark, rootFever,

weakn

121 Spigelia anthelmia Loganiaceae Aparan, aran Worm weed,pink root Whole plant Intestin

122 Burkea africana Caesalpiniaceae Apasa, orusi Burkea,wild seriga Bark, twigs Septic

123 Datura stramonium Solanaceae

Apikan, ododo-

omode,zakami suturamairawiya,Myaramuo

Stink weed,thorn

apple,devil'strumpet,jimson-weed

Leaves, seeds, root

Asthm

disordedative,



124 Datura metel SolanaceaeApikan,Ajegun-eegun,gegemu,Furenjuuji

Devil's trumpet,hairythorn apple

Leaves Ashma

125 Eugenia malaccencis Myrtaceae ApuluApple,African water

apple,rose-water appleAntimic

126 Ceiba pentandra BombacaceaeAraba,egungun,Rimii,Akp

u

White silk cotton

tree,kapok,fuma

Flowers, leaves,

bark,exudate.

Diabetgonorr

ma,dia

127 Barleria opaca Acanthaceae Arenikosun Leaves Jaundi

128 Haemanthus multiflorus AmaryllidaceaeAreyinkosun, toto-odo,Albasar kwadi

Fireball lily Roots Stimula

129 Tetrapleura tetraptera Leguminosae Aridan, Aidan,Oshosho,Uziza,Kal

angon daji

Aridan Bark, podFractugonorr

,bilharz

130 Hymenostegia afzelii LeguminosaeArigbodigbo,arigbodigba,Ubeze

Hymenostegia Stem bark,twigs Astring

131 Secamone afzelii Asclepiadaceae Arilu, alu,ailu. Secamore Whole plantGonor

conditi

132 Digitaria horizontalis PoaceaeAriran, eeran,Karanin

dawakiCrab grass,sourgrass Whole plant Nervo

133 Eragrostis tremula Poaceae Ariran,Burburwa Eragrostis,lovegrass Whole plant To imp



134 Adenia cissampeloides Passifloraceae Arokeke, Godogbo Adenia Leaves, Stem-barkHypertantimic

135 Antidesma venosum Euphorbiaceae Aroro Stem bark Anthel

136 Harrisonia abyssinica Simaroubaceae Arujeran Harrisonia Leaves, stem, rootStoma

plague

137 Phyllanthus muellerianus Euphorbiaceae

Arunjeran, Asasa,egungun-eja,eegun-

eja,Kumcii,Egueza

Myrobalan Whole plantJaundifever,

138 Blumea perrottetiana Compositae Aruntaba, Eru-tabaIkulu,isajeje,ngaicamphos

Leaves, roots,whole plant Pains

139 Macaranga barteri EuphorbiaceaeAsasa,

awasa,agbaasa,OwariwaMacaranga Stem bark, leaves

Dysen

engorg

140 Salvadora persica Salvadoraceae Asawaki Tooth brush tree Leaves, Bark, fruitsCarminrheuma

141 Trichilia emotica MeliaceaeAshapa, Isin-Oko,Jan

saiwa

Trichilia,roka,poor man's

colaRoot, seeds, leaves

Cough

antidot

142 Microglossa pyrifolia Compositae Asibogo Leaves, whole plantAnthel

tootha

143 Rauvolfia vomitoria Apocynaceae Asofeyeje,Akanta,WadaSerpent wood, swizzler stick

Root bark, leaves,stembark

Hypertdiarrhe

malaria



144 Drypetes Florabunda Euphorbiaceae Asokara Stem Tootha

145 Ficus elegans Moraceae Asoro porcelain vine Leaves Diarrho

146 Senna podocarpa LeguminosaeAsunwon-ibile,asunrin,aja-

rere,OkpoSenna. Leaves, flowers, roots Malaria

147 Senna alataLeguminosae(Caesalpiniaceae)

Asunwon-oyinbo,Okpo

Candlebush,candlesticks,crawcraw or ringworm

plant,senna

Leaves, seeds, stem,bark

Skin diabortifa

itis,bla

148 Fagara rubescens Rutaceae Ata Bark Tootha

149 Zanthoxylum leprieuri Rutaceae Ata FagaraLeaves, stem bark, root

barkDysen

150 Capsicum annuum Solanaceae Atarodo,sombo,tatase,Ose

oyinbo

Bell pepper Fruits,seeds Carmin

151 Capsicum frutescens SolanaceaeAta wewe,ata-eiye,Ose

mkpe,TaashiChili pepper,bird pepper Fruits,seeds

Fevers

some h

152 Zanthoxylum rubenscens RutaceaeAta,Fasa

kuwari,AkukunkitaFagara Roots,bark.

Cance

disorde

153 Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides Rutaceae Ata,orin-ata Fagara Bark, rootVeneredisorde

anaem



154 Aframomum melegueta ZingiberaceaeAta-ire,atare,itaye,oseoji,citta,gyandamaryaji

Alligator pepper,grainsof paradise

Leaves,seedsStimulastimula

easles

155 Rhaphiostylis beninensis Icacinaceae Atapara Rhaphiostylis Leaves Mental

156 Ipomoea mauritiana Convolvulaceae Atewogba, Tanpopo Bush morning glory Whole plant Rheum

157 Scoparia dulcis Scrophulariaceae Atiotio-usha,naruntantan,mesen

mesen,Rumaa faada

Sweet broom weed Whole plant Diabet

158 Chasmanthera dependens Menispermaceae Ato-oloriraun Chasmanthera Roots Diureti

159 Glyphaea brevis Tiliaceae Atori Atori, masquerade stickStem bark, leaves,stem-

twigs

Diarrho

ailmen

160 Pergularia daemia AsclepiadaceaeAtufa, Oju-Kokarun,Utaezi

PergulariaLeaf, twigs, root bark,stem

Rheumcraw,c

diseas

161 Jateorhiza macrantha Menispermaceae Atutu Jateorhiza,calumba Leaves, roots,stem Antidot

162 Jateorhiza Palmate Menispermaceae AtutuRoot bark, leaves, whole

plantHypert

163 Gongronema latifolium Asclepiadaceae Aunjeadiye, Itaji,Utazi Amaranth globe Stem Sore g



164 Dissotis rotundifolia Melastomataceae Awede,AjagunmorasinChickweed,starwort,star weed,

Whole plantVenerecoughs

contro

165 Spilanthes filicaulis Compositae Awerepe,awerepepe Brazil cress Whole plant,leaves Emetic

166 Baphia pubescens Papilionaceae Awewi, Urohun,Maajigii Benin Camwood Stem bark Urinary

167 Dialium guineense LeguminosaeAwin,Icheku,Tsamiyar kurmi

Black tamarind,tumbletree

Leaves, fruit, bark, twigs Fever,

168 Petiveria alliacea Phytolaccaceae Awogba Anamu Whole plant,leaves,root All purcancer

ent,an

169 Croton penduliflorus Euphorbiaceae Aworoso Croton,Turk's cap Seeds,whole plant.Consti

tumour

170 Phaseolus vulgaris Leguminosae Awuje, Eree,Wake Kidney bean Seeds Antifun

171 Alstonia boonei Apocynaceae Awun, ahun,eghu,akpiStool wood,pattern

woodRoot, bark, leaves

Breast

malaria

172 Tetracarpidium conophorum Euphorbiaceae Awusa,asala Conofor,Afr ican walnut Leaves,fruit,barkMastic

ysente

173 Pericopsis laxiflora Leguminosae Ayan, sedu, egbin,Bafini Pericopsis Bark Oedem



174 Prosopis africana Leguminosae Ayan,kiriya,Kiriya,Ubwa Leaves Male s

175 Luffa cylindrica CucurbitaceaeAya-oyinbo,kankan

oyinbo ,kankan ayaba

Smoothloafah,vegetable

sponge

Roots Purgat

176 Crossopteryx febrifuga Rubiaceae AyeyeSandcrown berry,crystal

barkRoot, stem bark Fever,

177 Anogeissus leiocarpus Combretaceae Ayin,marike,atara Axlewood Bark,leaves,seds Antipyr

178 Albizia ferruginea Leguminosae Ayinre ogo,ngu,kurmii False thorn albizia Root, stem bark,leaves Dysen

179 Albizia zygia Leguminosae Ayinre-weere,kurmii Okuro,atanza,siris Bark Arthriti

180 Allium sativum Liliaceae Ayo, ayuu Garlic BulbFever,bronch

menag

181 Caesalpinia bonduc Leguminosae AyooBonduc nut,physic nut,

yellow nicker Roots,leaves,seeds Fever,

182 Entada africana LeguminosaeAyunre-

banabana,TawatsaEntada Bark, leaves, root, seeds Astring

183 Acacia nilotica Mimosaceae Baani,booni,gabaruwaAcacia,Egyptianmimosa

Fruits,bark,exudate Skin d



184 Cucumis melo Cucurbitaceae Baara-ekate,Gurji Melon,musk melon Leaves, root Funga

185 Gladiolus psittacinus Iridaceae Baka,isu baka Sword lily, corn flag BulbAntigo

disorde

186 Albizia adianthifolia LeguminosaeBanabana

Ayinreta,igbabo,afema,av

u,tsintsiyar,kurmii

Flatcrown albizia Bark Gonor

187 Guiera senegalensis Combretaceae Barbatta,olofun,saabara LeavesSkin inincreas

188 Swartzia madagascariensis Leguminosae Bayama Seeds Diureti

189 Eichhornia crassipes PontederiaceaeBebelu oju

omi,mako,gbeborun.Water hyacinth Whole plant

Skin ca

foot we

190 Sesamum indicum PedaliaceaeBeni-seed,eluru,ekuku,Ulogbodo,Ra

fiiidin -bareewa

Ginger fly, sesame,Beni-seed.

Leaves,seeds,rootsMigrainhair sh

dysent

191 Artocarpus altilis MoraceaeBere fruit, Berefurutu,

Jaloke.Breadfruit Roots,fruits,wood Fevers

192 Dyschoriste perrottetii Acanthaceae Bidi-Diyan Seed Inflamm

193 Jussiaea linifoliio Onagraceae Bini-sensen Leaves Malaria



194 Rothmannia longiflora Rubiaceae Biye, buje-dudu,Katambiri Rothmannia Leaves, roots, bark Fever,

195 Vernonia cinerea Compositae Bojure, Ewe-Oghan. Purple f leabane Leaves,seeds Anthel

196 Clappertonia ficifolia Malvaceae Bolobolo Bolobolo Leaves,roots Cough

197 Senecio biafrae Compositae Bologi, worowo, rorowo English Spinach Leaves, sapWoundallergie

198 Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae Bomubomu,TumfatiyaGiant milk weed,sodomapple

Leaves, root, bark,latex.Diarrhoeczem

nt,conv

199 Jatropha gossypiifolia EuphorbiaceaeBotuje pupa,Binidi

zugu,Ake mboghoWild Cassava Stem latex

Ringw

tumour

200 Jatropha curcas EuphorbiaceaeBotuje,lapalapa,Zugu,Olulu -idu

Physic nutSeed, leaves, stem,roots,sap

Ringwoherpes

mense

201 Balanites aegyptiaca Zygophyllaceae Budare, aduuwaZachun oil tree,Desert

dateRoots, fruits,seeds,bark. Anthel

202 Rothmannia whitfieldii Rubiaceae Buje nla,Uli oba Rothmannia Fruits Filarias

203 Clerodendrum volubile Verbenaceae Dagba Leaves, roots Venere



204 Alternanthera repens Amaranthaceae Dagunro Joyweed Whole plantDysenpains

205 Tribulus terrestris Zygophyllaceae Dagunro,tsaidaDevil’s thorn,puncture

vineWhole plant, seeds

Urinary

gonorr

206 Nelsonia compestria Acanthaceae Damdun-Makiyaya Leaves, juice, twigs Yellow

207 Morelia senegalensis RubiaceaeDandojee,Akule,Inuwar bauna

Morelia Stem Fever,

208 Acanthospermum hispidum CompositaeDangunro-gogoro,kaashinyaawo

Starburr Leaves,whole plantYellowdisorde

209 Schlerocarya birrea Aracandiaceae Danya Bark Astring

210 Centaurea perrottetii Compositae Danyi Star thistle Whole plant,leaves Skin in

211 Phytolacca dodecandra Phytolaccaceae Dere, Osun-erin.Elephanttree,allspice,pokeberry,

garget,scoke

Young leaves,twig Bilharz

212 Vitex cryosocarpa Verbenaceae Dinyar raafi Roots Loss o

213 Dicoma sessiliflora Compositae Doda Dicoma Whole plant Antipyr



214 Adenia venenata Passifloraceae Dodo, Yaga, Arokeke,oti, AkerbiaLeaves, roots, stem-bark,fruits

Coughaphrod

gonorr

215 Murraya Koenigii Rultaceae Ebafo Curry leaf tree Leaves, Bark, Root Dysen

216 Mallotus cordifolia Euphorbiaceae Ebewosa Leaves Malaria

217 Crassocephalum rubens Compositae Ebire Ebire,ebolo Leaves,roots Earach

218 Crateva adansonii CapparaceaeEegun-orun,taniya,ajanaka,Ungu

dudu,Amakarode

Garlic pear Leaves, bark Tonic,

219 Allophylus africanus SapindaceaeEekan-ehoro,alarto, odu-

oko,African false currant Leaves, roots, bark

Diarrho

diseas

220 Xylopica aethiopica AnnonaceaeEeru,erunje,iru,Uda,Kimba

Ethiopian pepper Fruits, bark, leaves,seedsStomaameno

activity

221 Tragia benthani Euphorbiaceae Eesin,Esisin-wara Tragia Leaves,sap Abortif

222 Sida pilosa Malvaceae Eesinle Sida Leaves Diarrho

223 Lippia multiflora VerbenaceaeEfinrin-gogoro,efinrin-foromaba

Sweetleaf Whole plant Hypert



224 Ocimum gratissimum LabiataeEfinrin-nla,efinrin-aja,oromoba,Daidoya,

Nchanwu

Tea bush,balsam,basil Leaves, whole plant

Cough

,insectrepella

n,diabe

225 Hoslundia opposita LabiataeEfinrin-oso,anami-

ole,suiiti-agbeHoslundia Whole plant,leaves

Herpesdiseas

pain,an

226 Ocimum basilicum LabiataeEfinrin-

wewe,daidoya,NchanwuSweet and Hairy basil Whole plant

Gonordysent

ringwo

pyretic

227 Crassocephalum crepidioides Compositae Efo eboloVelvet plant,ebolo,red-flower ragleaf

Whole plant, roots,leaves.

Indige

228 Solanum macrocarpon Solanaceae Efo igbo,igbagba Garden egg Leaves Stoma

229 Solanum nigrum Solanaceae Efo odu ,Gautan kadiiBlack-nightshade,wonder

berry

Whole plantConvu

diseas

230 Senna sieberianaLeguminosae(Caesalpiniaceae)

Efo, ifo, Aridan-tooro,Gaafa'da

Senna,West Africanlaburnum

Leaves,pods, rootsFever,dysent

231 Evolvulus alsinoides Convolvulaceae Efunle,Karfi mallamSlender dwarf Morning

gloryWhole plant Diarrho

232 Nauclea latifolia Rubiaceae

Egbesi,Gberesi,Tafashiya rkura -

ukora,Igiyaa,Nwaohuako

nshi

Nauclea,African peachInner bark,stem

sap,roots,fruits,root-bark

Cough

disorde

233 Manniophytum fuluum Euphorbiaceae Ege, Ebumen Root, shoots Bronch



234 Euphorbia heterophylla Euphorbiaceae Egele Leaves, root Skin dise

235 Citrullus colocynthis Cucurbitaceae Egusi bara

Bitter

gourd,colocynth,vine of

sodom,bitter apple.

Seeds,whole

plant,roots,fruit pulp.

Antimicr

stone,co

236 Telfaria occidentalis Cucurbitaceae

Egusi iroko,

Aworoko,uwgu,agboroko,

Ula

Fluted pumpkin,oyster

nut tree,orokoLeaves Convuls

237 Citrullus lanatus Cucurbitaceae Egusi-baara Water melon,cow melon Seeds, leaves,fruits,pulpWomb e

gonorrho

238 Monodora tenuifolia Anacardiaceae Ehina-wo sinin ruits, leaves, rootAntihae

toothac

239 Caladium bicolor Araceae Eje-JesuChrist plant,heart of

JesusLeaves,rhizome. Topical a

240 Momordica charantia CucurbitaceaeEjinrinwere,Alo-ose,

Kakayi

African Cucumber, bitter

gourd,balsam pear

Whole plant, seeds, fruit

root

Diabetes

disorder

blindnes

ls

241 Momordica foetida Cucurbitaceae Ejir in - li la,Hakayi,Alu-osiLarge-leaved African

bitter cucumber Leaves, fruit Diabetes

242 Momordica angustisepala Cucurbitaceae Ejirin-nla Stem Antimicro

243 Smilax kraussiana SmilacaceaeEkanamagbo,

Ewo,Kuranga woofii

West African

sarsapariliaStem, twigs, roots

Ease lab

diseases



244 Capparis thonningii Cappararaceae Ekan-awodi, ewon ekiri Caper bush,kanthar Root Fever,

245 Argemone mexicana PapaveraceaeEkan-Ekun, Egun-

arugbo,kwarkoro

Mexican poppy,prickly

poppy

Whole plant, latex, roots,

seeds

Jaundi

diseas

246 Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Eke-oyibo, Dongo-yaro Neem tree Leaves, stem bark, seedsMalaria

diseas

247 Melia azedarach MeliaceaeEke-oyinbo, Aforo-oyinbo,Kumar nasaaara

Persian liliac,pride of India,chinaberry

Bark, kernels, leaves Anti-sy

248 Hypoestes verticillaris Acanthaceae Ekere, Akwukwoijiji Whole plant leaves Sore, f

249 Hypoestes verticillaris Acanthaceae Ekere, Akwukwoijiji Whole plant leaves Sore, f

250 Lophira alata OchnaceaeEki,Pahan,uda,Kujeme,Akufo

Ironwood ,ekki,meni oiltree,nambanchi

Root, barks, leaves,seeds

Fever,

251 Caesalpinia pulcherima Leguminosae Eko-omode Pride of Barbados Bark,leaves,seeds Purgat

252 Cleome gynandra Capparaceae Ekuye, ekuya,ipiyaBastard Mustard,cat's

whiskersLeaves, seeds

Rheumheada

labour

253 Cucurbita maxima Cucurbitaceae Elegede,apala,Kabeewaa Melon-pumpkin Seeds,fruits. Tapew



254 Cucurbita pepo CucurbitaceaeElegede,Ogbogolo,Kabewa,gboro.

Pumpkin,gourd,vegetable-marrow

Seeds, leaves,fruits,pulpUrinarycathart

anti-tum

255 Dacryodes edulis Burseraceae Elemi,ubeNative pear,African

plum,bush butter treeBark, leaves,fruits.

Jiggarsmalaria

stretch

256 Harungana madagascariensis HypericaceaeElepo, adenden,

Asunje,Uturu,Otori,

Alillibar raafii

Dragon's blood treeStem-bark, root bark,

leaves,sap

Dysenscabie

fistula,

257 Indigofera arrecta Leguminosae Elu aja indigo Leaves, twigs. Diarrho

258 Lonchocarpus cyanescens Leguminosae Elu,Talaki,Nji,Anunu West. African indigo Root, bark, leavesArthritidisorde

259 Pupalia lappacea Amaranthaceae Ema-agbo,Marin kuusun Ram's bur Leaves,roots,fruits. Cough

260 Mimusops kummel Sapotaceae Emido,Uku Bullet wood Stem bark, seeds Antipyr

261 Butyrospermum paradoxum SapotaceaeEmi-emi,

emi,Osisi,Ka'danya

Shea butter tree,Vitellaria

paradoxa,Kadanya.

SeedsNasal d

conditi

262 Pseudocedrela kotschyi Meliaceae Emi-gbegi,Tuna Pseudocedrela Root barkDysen

debility

263 Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae

Emi-ile, iroko-

iju,egele,oro-elewe,ahihiaugwa,Noonon

kurciyaa,Odane inenemii

Asthma weed Whole plant,exudate

Cough

fever,adysent

lactatio



264 Dalbergiella welwitschii LeguminosaeEmosho-elemosoo,emeso-

igangan, afoso,

West African blackwood

Stem, twigs, roots, leaves Bronch

265 Indigofera macrophylla LeguminosaeEnise-Ana,Aniyaa

makoomiyaa.Indian-indigo Leaves

Whoop

spleen

266 Arachis hypogea Leguminosae Epa Ground nut,pea nut Nuts Oil as

267 Pachira glabra Bombacaceae Epa-boroGuinea peanut,luckytree

Bark,leaves,seeds Stoma

268 Senna toraLeguminosae(Caesalpiniaceae)

Epa-ikun,epajaabo,jelenubenu

Foetid Senna Leaves Absces

269 Desmodium adscendens LeguminosaeEpa-

ile,aberodefe,NbasiokuDesmodium Leaves, whole plant

Consti

asthma

270 Curculigo pilosa Hypoxidaceae Epakun,Dooyar kureegee African crocus RootsLeaukac,demu

271 Ficus exasperata Moraceae Epin, Ewe-ipin Sand paper tree Leaves, bark, root, seedsStoma

jaundic

272 Picralima nitida Apocynaceae Erin, eso abere,Osu igwe Picralima Root, seeds,barkFever,

diabete

273 Ricinodendron heudelotii EuphorbiaceaeErinmado,Omodon,Okwe,Wamanku

rmi

African wood oil-nuttree,erinmado

Leaves, stem bark, root,seeds

Elephainfertili



274 Vernonia colorata Compositae Eriro-Ijebu Bitter tree Roots,leavesAntipydiseas

275 Croton lobatus EuphorbiaceaeEru,Namijin-zaakii

bansaaCascarilla Root, bark, leaves

Guinea

urinary

276 Uvaria afzelii AnnonaceaeEru-iju,Gbogbonse,anikan-

wogba arun,Mmimiohia

Cluster pear Bark,leaves.Infectio

diseas

277 Uvaria chamae Annonaceae Eruju,Mmimiohia Cluster pear Root,leaves Jaundi

278 Erythrophleum suaveolens LeguminosaeErun obo, olu-obo,Ajeku,Obo,Gwaska,i

nyi,akpa.

Sasswood,Ordealtree,Sassy bark.

Stem bark, leaves,roots.Chickeswellin

anaest

279 Bryophyllum pinnatum Crassulaceae Eru-odundun,abomodaResurrection plant,life

plantLeaves,roots,,leaf sap

Cough

scesse

280 Eleusine indica PoaceaeEse-kannakanna,Ciyaawar

tuuji,Ichite

Bermudagrass,wiregrass,fowl

foot

LeavesCoughdiseas

281 Portulaca oleracea Portulacaceae

Esinsan-Omode,senolapa,

papakusen,Fasa'kafa,Agbara ukwu

Purslane,pigweed Whole plantIntestinbladde

.

282 Urginea altissima LiliaceaeEsinsin-uroro,Albasar

gizo,Edeo rodo

Tall squill,spider's

onion,hyena's onionBulb

Influen

warts,r

283 Elytraria marginata Acanthaceae Eso Whole plant Gonor



284 Elytraria marginata Acanthaceae Eso Whole plant Gonor

285 Bombax buonopozense BombaceaeEso,Olokododo,ponpola,Gurji

ya,akpe,Ape otokoro

Akata,red silk cotton

treeBark,leaves,fruits,flowers. Stoma

286 Lagenaria breviflorus Cucurbitaceae Eso-ito, eso-itagiri,tagiri Pseudocolocynth Root, fruitPurgat

mellitu

287 Sida acuta MalvaceaeEsoketu,iseketu,Udo,Nsiinyinya

Hornbean-leaf sida Leaves, rootMalariadiseas

288 Pennisetum purpureum PoaceaeEsu-funfun,eesu,esusun-funfun,Achara,Dawarkad

a

Elephant grass Whole plant Gastro

289 Agelaea obliqua Connaraceae Esura, Okun Horse tamarind Leaves Childb

290 Dioscorea dumetorum Dioscoreaceae Esuru,gudugudu,GursamiWild yellow yam,Africanbitter yam,three-leaved

yam.

Tubers, leavesColic, atrouble

291 Aloe barteri LiliaceaeEti erin, ida-egun,ida-

orisa,moda.Aloe Leaves

Ringwoinfectio

bite,

292 Boerhaavia diffusa NyctaginaceaeEtiponla,Olowojeja,Baabaa

juji,Akandom,Azeigwa

Hogweed Whole herbSkin digonorr

pregna

293 Glycine max Leguminosae Ewa Soya bean Seeds Laxativ



294 Centrosema pubescens Leguminosae Ewa-ahun Fodder pea Leaves Skin di

295 Piper umbellatum Piperaceae Ewe efon, iwere Wild pepper leaves, root, fruitsRheum

carmat

296 Cissampelos owariensis Menispermaceae Ewe jokoje,Damargaji Lungwort,velvet leaf Roots,whole plantLung

diseas

297 Nicotiana tabacum Solanaceae Ewe taba,Otaba,taba Tobacco Leaves Ringwo

298 Blepharis maderaspatensis Acanthaceae Ewe-asaju, ewe-isaju Whole plant Snake

299 Corchorus olitorus Tiliaceae Ewedu,Laaloo,Ahihiara Jute plant Leaves, seeds, rootFever,absces

ma

300 Thaumatococcus daniellii Marantaceae Ewe-eeran Miracle berry Fruits Diabet

301 Desmodium gangeticum Leguminosae Ewe-emo Leaf, rootAstring

infectio

302 Waltheria indica Sterculiaceae Ewe-epo,Hankufa Sleeping morning Whole plant,rootsCough

drops,

303 Coccinia grandis Cucurbitaceae Ewe-ero,Gurjin daaji ivy gourd, scarlet gourd. Leaves, Fruit Depre



304 Moringa oleifera MoringaceaeEwe-ile, Ewe-igbale,zogale,Okweoyeib

e,Bagaaruwar makka

Horse radish tree,Moringa tree, “Never

die” ,drumstick tree

Leaves, roots, stem bark,fruit

Inflamm

liver andiseas

al dise

305 Chenopodium ambrosioides Chenopodiaceae Ewe-imi,asin,arunpale Wormwood Whole plant, leaves. Anthe

306 Mucuna sloanei LeguminosaeEwe-ina,werepe, yerepe

esinsin,Kakara,oseseStinging Bean Seeds,roots

Haemo

diseas

307 Coccinia barteri Cucurbitaceae Ewe-oju Fruited gourd Whole plant Venere

308 Aerva lanata AmaranthaceaeEweowo, aje, Efun-ile,Alhaji,Furfurata,fatumi

Bhadram,cherula Whole plantUlcersanthelm

309 Lantana camara Verbenaceae Ewon - Agogo,Kimbar Bush lantana, shrub

verbena,lantana.Leaves Fever,

310 Mimosa pigra Mimosaceae Ewon agogo,Gumbi Catclaw Mimosa Leaves, seeds Febrile

311 Vernonia amygdalina CompositaeEwuro,Olubu,Shiwaka,On

ugbuBitter leaf Leaves, root, stem

Stomadiseas

pneum

312 Anonidium Manni Annonaceae Ewuro-Igbo Bark Diarrho

313 Struchium sparganophora Compositae Ewuro-odo Water bitterleaf Whole plant Gonor



314 Vernonia guineensis Compositae Ewuro-olopaa-kan Leaves,rootsAstringdisorde

315 Phyllanthus amarus EuphorbiaceaeEyin-olobe,ehinbinisowo,

yoloba,Geron-tsuntsaye

Phyllanthus,amarus

plantWhole plant

Gonorfever, j

hypert

316 Xylopia acutiflora Anacardiaceae Eze Stem bark Fever,

317 Clerodendrum capitalum Verbenaceae Feregede,Illiri Hollow stems Leaves, root Anthel

318 Xylopia quintasii Anacardiaceae Feru awonka Fruits, whole plantConstipwound

319 Plumeria alba Apocynaceae Frangipani Frangipani Bark, sap Purgat

320 Abutilon mauritianum Malvaceae Furu,kawo African Mallow,thutt Leaves, root Diarrho

321 Terminalia catappa Combretaceae FurutuTropical almond

tree,badamKernel, stem bark

Gonorcatarrh

tonic,s

322 Urtica dioica Urticaceae Fuya-fuya Stinging nettle Whole plantAntipyr

diseas

323 Fluerya aestuans Urticaceae Fuyafuya,Ipe erin African nettle Whole plantLiver dburns,



324 Meptunia oleracea Leguminosae Galajin ruwa Whole plant Yellow

325 Curcuma longa Zingiberaceae Gangamu, laali pupa Turmeric TubersJaundi

fever,r

326 Gardenia ternifolia RubiaceaeGangan,

oruwan,Gaudan,UlimiliYellow gardenia, gaude. Roots, fruits Fever,

327 Bosqueia anglosensis Moraceae Gangaran, Saworo,Oze Saworo,bosqueia Leaves, stem bark Diarrho

328 Adenium Obesum Apoynaceae Gariya Stem, roots, fruit,juice Wound

329 Manihot esculenta EuphorbiaceaeGbaguda,

Ege,Akpu,K'arazaCassava Leaves, tubers,stem bark

Gonor

drop,s

330 Icacina tricantha Icacinaceae Gbegbe Icacina Leaves,root,exudateRheumrtifacie

331 Stephania abyssinica Menispermaceae Gbejedi Stephania Roots Antispa

332 Pterocarpus santalinioides LeguminosaeGbengbe,Nturukpa,gund

uruWinged fruit Bark Antipyr

333 Pterocarpus erinaceus LeguminosaeGbingbin, Imo-osun,Aze-egu,Madobia

African rosewood,pterocarpus,

zanchi.

Leaves, stem bark Fever,



334 Oncoba spinosa FlacourtiaceaeGbonsere, Panisa,Ponsere,Kookoocikoo

Snuff-box tree,fried-eggtree

Roots, leaves Cough

335 Talinum triangulare Portulacaceae Gbure,Ofe bake,Ntu okaWater Lettuce,ceylon-spinach,fame

flower,surinam purslane

Roots, leavesSchisto

pressu

336 Rabdia nilotica Rubiaceae Giel goti Roots Backac

337 Psidium guajava Myrtaceae Gilofa,Giba,Ugwoba Guava Leaves, stem bark, fruitFever,cough

338 Aneilema hockii Commelinaceae Godobo-funfun Root Aphrod

339 Parinari macrophylla Rosaceae Gwasa,putu,RuraNeou oil tree,ginger

bread plumKernels,fruits

Malariainfectio

tonic,e

340 Andira inermis Araceae GwaskaDog almond,bastardmahogany

Bark ,seeds Skin di

341 Amorphophallus dracantioides Anacardiaceae Gwazar glwa, gaadali Tubers Asthm

342 Leptochloa coenilescins Poaceae Gyasua Whole plant Bathin

343 Boswellia dalzielii Burseraceae hano, janauhi Frankincense tree Bark, gum, roots Urinary



344 Flabellaria paniculata Malpighiaceae Iagbo-Iagbo Leaves Wound

345 Carica papaya Caricaceae Ibepe,Ojo,gwanda Paw paw Leaves, seeds, fruits

Gonordysent

edicinatender

346 Landolphia dulcis Apocynaceae Ibo Sweet landolphia Roots,stem Rheum

347 Saba florida Apocynaceae Ibo,Ciwo, Saba Roots,bark,leaves Jaundi

348 Corynanthe johimbe Rubiaceae Idagbon Yohimbe plant Stem bark Hypert

349 Axonopus compressus Poaceae Idi Tropical carpet grass Leaves Malaria

350 Terminalia schimperiana Combretaceae Idi odan Tult Leaves, stem twigs, rootsDiarrhocough

351 Terminalia avicennioides Combretaceae Idi, udi,Baushe Baushe Stem bark Skin di

352 Terminalia ivorensis Combretaceae Idigbo,Awun -shinBlackafara,Emeri,idigbo,frami

re

Bark,leaves. Black t

353 Terminalia glaucescens Combretaceae Idi-Odan, Baushe Leaves, stem twigs, rootsCoughhygien



354 Microdesmis puberula EuphorbiaceaeIdo-apata,Esunsun,edopata,uroko-

apata,aringo,Ukperi

Microdesmis Bark, seeds, leaves Diarrho

355 Canna indica CannaceaeIdodo,ido,Gwangwama,A

berekanwoIndian shot Leaves Asthm

356 Antrocaryon micraster Anacardiaceae Ifa-Okete, Egin-agbo Leaves, fruit Genera

357 Wissadula amplissima MalvaceaeIfin, Ewefuru,Ramar kurmii

Wissadula Leaves Convu

358 Olax subscorpioidea OlacaceaeIfon,masepe,Igbulu,Gwanorafi,Gwaanon raafii

Olax,stink ant forestRoots, leaves, stem,bark, twigs

Yellowdisorde

359 Parkia biglobosa LeguminosaeIgba, Igi-iru

Dadawa,Ogirili,Dorowa

West African locust

bean, Dadawa tree

Leaves, bark, seeds, fruit

pulp

Tonic,

disorde

360 Solanum melongena Solanaceae Igba,igba-ijesu. Eggfruit,Long purple Fruits,roots Diureti

361 Albizia lebbeck Leguminosae Igbagbo Silk flower,lebbeckSeeds, Leaves, Stem-

barkAstring

362 Tridax procumbens CompositaeIgbalode,muwagun,eekul

eTridax Whole plant Antipyr

363 Solanum torvum Solanaceae Igba-yinrin- elegun Turkey berry,devil 's f ig Roots,fruits Cough



364 Dennettia tripetala Annonaceae Igbere,Nmimi Pepperfruit Fruit,leaves,stem-twigs. Insect

365 Cannabis sativa Cannabinaceae Igbo Indian HempLeaves, femaleinflorescence,seeds,stem-

twigs.

Diarrho

cough

366 Diospyros mespliforimis Ebenaceae Ige,igidudu,Kalwaa Ebony tree Root bark, stem barkBilharzantibac

regulat

367 Crescentia cujete Bignoniaceae Igi igba,igisogbaCalabash tree,gourdtree

Fruits Recep

368 Gmelina arborea Verbenaceae Igi melina Gmelina,parrot's beak Roots,leaves Antipyr

369 Tectona grandis Verbenaceae Igi tikii Teak Fruit,seeds,barkDyspe

diseas

370 Hannoa klaineana SimaroubaceaeIgigun,Oghulu,Takar'dargiwa

Hannoa Stem, root Hypert

371 Maesopsis eminii Rhomnaceae Igilogbon Leaves Diluret

372 Agelenopsis chevaleri Olacaceae Igo Agelenopsis,igoBark, roots, seeds,

leaves

Conjun

tooth a

373 Acacia ataxacantha MimosaceaeIhun,ewon-adele,sarkakiyaa,uke.

Benin rope Acacia Young leaves Dysen



374 Ekebergia senegalensis MeliaceaeIjebo, Ayape,Madachindutsi

Stavewood Trunk bark,roots.Rheumbox,ch

375 Entandrophragma cylindricum Meliaceae Ijebo,Owura Cedar mahogany Stem barkDiabet

tongue

376 Solanum incanum Solanaceae Ikan,igba,Anara,ArunguGarden egg,egg

plant,igba,ikanLeaves, fruits, roots

Lepros

nausea

377 Chrysobalanus ellipticus Roseaceae Ikatee,AwonriwonChrysobalanus,coco-plum

Leaves, roots Diarrho

378 Combretum grandiflous Combretaceae ikedike Leaves jaundic

1 Abelmoschus esculentus Malvaceae Ila,okweje,kubewa Okra,lady's finger Fruit, seedsFevers

infectio

2 Grewia sp Tiliaceae Ila-oko, lakolako Fruits Religio

3 Urena lobata Malvaceae

Ilasa-omode,ilasa-

agborin,akerielu,okeriri,efore-

loka,akeeri,Odo-ezeze,Rama-rama.

Congo jute,Nicardi,boriyal,Caes

ar-weed.

Whole palnt, leaves Dysen

4 Ageratum conyzoides CompositaeImi-esu, ula

ujula,urata,ahenhenGoat weed Whole plant, leaves, root

Wounddiarrho

sickne

5 Pteris togoensis Adiantaceae Imo-osun Leaves, rhizome Warts,



6 Plumbago zeylanica Plumbaginaceae Inabiri,Onaya ako Ceylon leadwort Roots, leaves Fever,

7 Mukia maderaspatana CucurbitaceaeIna-oka, Oki-oka,

Igbokita.Mukia

Shoot,

leaves,roots,exudate.

Cough

toothac

8 Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii Mennispermaceae Inunurin, Omuaja Serendipity berry Fruits,leaves,roots. Diabet

9 Alchornea cordifolia EuphorbiaceaeIpa, esinsin,eepa,bambami,ububo

Christmas bush Leaves, stem,bark,twigFever,,diuret

10 Lonchocarpus sericeus Leguminosae Ipapo,alakiriti,Njassi,FakiDotted lancepod,lilactree

Roots, bark Convu

11 Ficus asperifolia Moraceae Ipin,Asesa,Baure Sandpaper plant Leaves, root Wound

12 Bridelia ferruginea EuphorbiaceaeIra, ira odan, iraeju,Kirni,Ola,okukuu.

Ira Leaves, bark,roots,fruitsInsomnchildre

wash,g

13 Nephrolepsis bisserata Nephrolepidaceae Iramu,owuro Fern Whole plant, root Pregna

14 Leptadenia hastata Rubiaceae Iran-aji-igbo Leptadenia Root, leaves, flowers Antimic

15 Securinega virosa Euphorbiaceae Iranje, awewe Securinega Root, leavesDiarrhodysent

anaem



16 Mitracarpus scaber RubiaceaeIrawo ile,irawo ale,googamaaso

Mitracarpus,buttongrass

Whole plant Funga

17 Borreria verticillata RubiaceaeIrawo ile,Uniedi,Damfark'

amiAfrican borreria Leaves, roots

Gonordiseas

leprosy

18 Borreria ocymoides Rubiaceae Irawo-ile,Otete Leaves, root, whole plant Gonor

19 Funtumia elastica Apocynaceae Ire ,MbaLagos silkrubber tree,wild rubber

Stem, twigs, stem, latex Jaundi

20 Costus afer ZingiberaceaeIreke - Omode,tete-eegungun,Opate,Kaki

zuwa

Ginger lily Stem, roots, fruit,juiceCoughcuts/so

proper

21 Saccharum officinarum Poaceae Ireke,Arakke,Rakee Sugar cane Leaves, stem-juice Heada

22 Holarrhena floribunda Apocynaceae Irena,Bakin mutumConnessi,false rubber tree,holarrhena

Bark seedsDysendisorde

23 Carapa procera MeliaceaeIrere, Agogo,abo-

oganwo,NkwoMonkey cola,crabwood Bark, seeds, leaves Purgat

24 Melicia excelsa Meliaceae Iroko,Oji Iroko tree Root, latex, barkElepha

nausea

25 Solenostemon monostachyus LabiataeIronopolo, agogo-igun,olojoungbudu,egbao-

opolo,Tumukun birii

Catnip Leaves Convu



26 Baphia nitida Papilionaceae Irosun,Majigi,Ufie,Aboshi Cam wood Leaves, bark, roots,twigsConstidiseas

27 Napoleona imperialis LecythidaceaeIrosun-igbo,Irosun,Akbodo,Mabungi,

Nnekeloche

Napoleona Twigs Asthm

28 Markhamia tomentosa Bignoniaceae Iru aya,aya Bell bean tree LeavesElepha

pains,t

29 Stachytarpheta angustifolia VerbenaceaeIru-alangba,Tsarkiyar kusuu

Bastard verbain Whole plant,leavesHypertdisorde

30 Pyrenacantha staudtii Iccinaceae Iru-okete, Oroto-Agba Stem, root barks Cance

31 Strophanthus gratus ApocynaceaeIsa, isa-gidi,Ota,Kwan-

kwani,

Climbing

oleander,cream fruitSeeds Heart t

32 Bridelia micrantha Euphorbiaceae Isa,asa,Oga ofia,Edede Mitzeeri sweetberry Leaves, roots,bark Laxativ

33 Ximenia americana Olacaceae Isade, Igo,tsade.Wild lime, wild oliver,

seaside plushLeaves, root, bark, seeds

Tootha

sickne

34 Hibiscus asper Malvaceae Isapa,Ireagu,DangiraaBush roselle,thorny

roselle,water hempLeaves Cough

35 Sida rhombifolia MalvaceaeIseketu pupa, Ewe-ifin,Faskara saiwo

Red sida Leaves Diarrho



36 Justicia insularis Acanthaceae Isepe-akere Whole plant Measle

37 Celastrus senegalensis Celastraceae Isepolohun Bittersweet Leaves, stem rootDysen

trouble

38 Physostigma venosum Leguminosae Isho,EsgeremChopnut, Calabar bean,

ordeal beanSeeds

Glauco

contra

39 Blighia sapida SapindaceaeIsin,Okpu ulla,Gwanjakusa

Akee apple Leaves, bark, fruitMalariaagent,

40 Mondia whitei PeriplocaceaeIsirigun, Gbolo-gbolo,

AghumaMondi Root, leaves, whole plant. Pile, m

41 Sida cordifolia Malvaceae Iso-obo,Garmani Country mallows Leaves, roots, seedsSperm

rheuma

42 Crinum glaucum Amaryllidaceae Isu meri Crinum lily,spider lily bulb,flower-stalksAntimicproper

43 Dioscorea bulbifera DiscoreaceaeIsu-emina,emina,isu-

ahun,Dooyar bisa

Air potato,aerial potato

yamTuber

Mystic

properote for

problemenlarge

44 Celtis mildbraedii UlmaceaeIta-gidi, uta, ewon-

agogo,Aziza

African Celtis, Africanhackberry,beaverwood,

obia,nettle tree

Root Arthriti

45 Grewia flavescens Tiliaceae Itakun okere,DargajiSand paper raisin,raisinbush,wild raisin

Leaves Boils, e



46 Napoleona vogelii Lecythidaceae Ito, Gbogbori,Akbodo NapoleonaLeaves, bark, seeds,twigs, fruit, root

Diabet

47 Millettia thonningii LeguminosaeIto,Tuburku,Ajukwu

okeokpaMilletia Roots, bark Fever,

48 Cucumeropsis manni Cucurbitaceae Itoo, eyen Leaves Milk lax

49 Commelina diffusa CommelinaceaeItopere,godogbo-odo,Obogy,Balasa

Day flower,small blueflower,commelina

Leaves, whole plantYellowboils,it

50 Daniellia thurifera Leguminosae Iya Frankincense tree Stem-wood dust Scabie

51 Daniellia oliveri LeguminosaeIya,Kadaura,Ozabwa,

Maje

African copaiba,balsam

tree,niger-copal,maajeGum, bark

Dysen

infectio

52 Cnidoscolus acontifolius Euphorbiaceae Iyanapaja Cnidoscolus Leaves, sap Diureti

53 Mikania cordata Compositae Iyawa,ejon Climbing hemp-weed Leaves, sap,whole plantCoughpains,u

jaundic

54 Olyra latifolia Poaceae Iye-etu,Ami Olyra Seeds,roots,leavesAnthel

fertility

55 Piper guineense PiperaceaeIyere, Ata-iyere,Ozeza,Masooroo

Climbing black pepper Fruits, leaves,seeds

Herbal

stomacillness

ension



56 Erythrococca anomala Euphorbiaceae Iyere-igbo Cocca Fruits,leaves,leaf-sap Heada

57 Palisota hirsuta CommelinaceaeJagborokun,rogbo-aguntan,Atolo,Ikpere

aturu

Palisota Roots,leaves,stem-twigs. Anaem

58 Eremomastax speciosa Acanthaceae Jangborukan,asoyin Eremomastax Leaves Guinea

59 Ehretia cymosa Boraginaceae Jaoke Puzzle bush,ivorywood Leaves,barkAmenomanag

60 Oxalis corniculata OxalidaceaeJeenu benu,Patanmo,Oneko,Tsuku

Yellow oxalis,woodsorrel

Leaves Fever,

61 Mezoneuron benthamianum Leguminosae Jenifinrani, amuranju Leaves, stem twigs, roots Gonor

62 Bauhinia rubescens Caesalpiniaceae Jinga Root Fever,

63 Acalypha godseffiana Euphorbiaceae Jinwinini Acalypha Leaves, twigs Skin in

64 Acalypha fimbriata Euphorbiaceae Jinwinini,kandiri Acalypha LeavesSyphili

antimic

65 Acalypha hispida Euphorbiaceae Jiwene, JinwininiCat's tail,chenilleplant,medusa's locks

Leaves, twigs Skin ra



66 Acalypha wilkesiana Euphorbiaceae Jiwene, JinwininiCopper leaf, beef steakplant

Leaves,twigs Skin ra

67 Hyptis suaveloensis Labiatae Jogbo,Kimba-kimba Hyptis Leaves Cough

68 Boswellia spp Burseraceae Juguuhi Bark Anti sn

69 Brassica oleracea var capitata Cruciferae Kabeji Cabbage,sea cabbage Leaves,seeds Antimic

70 Caloncoba glauca Flacourtiaceae Kakandika,pomuseghe Caloncoba Seeds, root, bark, leaf Lepros

71 Paullinia pinnata Sapindaceae

Kakansenla, Obi-Omode,Isu-omode,Itakun-

okere,Ogberi-

akuko,Yatsabiyar

Hippo cola, five

fingers,water colaLeaves, seeds, roots

Sore thblack t

agent,

72 Guibourtia copallifera Leguminosae Kaluk ofuonLeaves, roots, fruits,stem exudate

Galactdysent

73 Eugenia aromatica Myrtaceae Kanafuru Clove Flower Tootha

herbal

74 Klainedoxa gabonensis Irvingiaceae Kanakoro,odudu Klainedoxa Bark,seedsMeasle

diseas

75 Cynodon dactylon GraminaeKapet garassi,Buntunkudaa

Bahama grass,dubgrass

Leaves, rootVenerewound



76 Dichrostachys cinerea LeguminosaeKara, Ajagboluti,Amiogwu,Dundu

West African sicklebush, Princess's

earrings

Bark, root, latexFever,tootha

77 Cola laurifolia Sterculiaceae Karanga,Ufa, Aworiwo Twigs, stem bark Tooth

78 Heeria insignis Anaradiaceae Kasheshe,Hawawen Zakii Leaves, stem bark,roots Anthem

79 Senna arabicaLeguminosae(Caesalpiniaceae)

Kashia Gum arabic Leaves,barkCoughdisorde

80 Acacia auriculiformis Leguminosae Kasia eleti Earleaf acacia Bark Astring

81 Anacardium occidentale AnacardaceaeKasu,kanju,akwe

olu,okpokpoCashew nut tree Bark, leaf, fruit

Malariaringwo

fever,c

82 Combretum glutinosum Combretaceae Kattakara Leaves childho

83 Hibiscus rosasinensis Malvaceae Kekeke,Ireagu Garden hibiscusLeaves, stem, flower

buds

Influen

upset,a

84 Leucas martinicensis Labiatae Keke-owu Leaves Snake

85 Hibiscus surattensis MalvaceaeKinkinrinmiyin,akonimara,seniferan,emo,sinkin-mini

Whole plant,leaves Stoma



86 Embelia schimperi Myrsinaceae Kiru Stem bark, leaves Antispa

87 Coffea arabica Rubiaceae Kofi,Gahwa Coffee Kernels Stimula

88 Stylosanthes erecta Loganiaceae Kogum Whole plant Cold, a

89 Leea guineensis LeeaceaeKojiya,aledo,alugbokita,iya-keke-gbodo

Hansidhapan,leea Leaves,roots,seeds.Pregnaweakn

90 Theobroma cacao Sterculiaceae koko Cocoa Seeds,roots. Stimula

91 Colocasia esculenta AraceaeKoko,kokofun,koko-

ibile,GwambaCocoyam,wild taro Tuber,leaves Anaem

92 Cymbopogon citratus Poaceae Kooko-oba,Acharaehi Lemon grass Leaves, rootsMalariacold,di

93 Physalis angulata SolanaceaeKoropo,

papo,Putu,MatsarmanaGround angular cherry Whole plant Fever,

94 Crotalaria retusa LeguminosaeKoropo,alatunse,saworo,

Yara, AkidimuoRattle box,rattle pea

Root, seeds, juice of

pods,leaves.Fever,

95 Opilia celtidifolia OpiliaceaeKoyin-solorun,Inuwar gadaa

Opilia Roots,stem Anthel



96 Bandeiraea simplicifolia Leguminosae Kporekpo Leaves, bark Urinary

97 Lycopodium cernuum Lycopodiaceae KujekujeCreeping clubMoss,Lycopodiella

cernua

Whole plant Malaria

98 Mollugo nudicaulis Molluginaceae Kujekuje,Ankwai narbaChick weed(daisy-

leaved)Whole plant Whoop

99 Courbonia virgata Capparaceae Kumkum Courbonia Roots,fruits,leaves Stimula

100 Ziziphus spina-christi RhamnaceaeKurna,ekannase-adie,Kurna

Christ plant,thorns of Christ

Bark,roots,seeds Cough

101 Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae Kusulu,magariya Jujub tree Bark,roots,seedsCough

fever,a

102 Scleria depressa Cyperaceae Labelabe Sword grass Roots,leaves Cough

103 Rhigiocarya racemifera Menispermaceae Lagbolagbo Rhigiocarya Leaves, seeds Sedativ

104 Gouania longipetala Rhamnaceae Laghosa Stem, twigs Gum in

105 Tephrosia densiflora Leguminosae Lakuta, agba odo,Majimfa Tephrosia Leaves, seed Bilharz



106 Lawsonia inermis Lythraceae Lali , Laali.Lallee Hennaplant Leaves, flowers,barkSpermmenor

107 Hexalobus crispiflorus. Annonaceae Lapawe, Apara,Oji ogoda Hexalous Roots, whole plant Gonor

108 Ricinus communis EuphorbiaceaeLara, laa, ewe-laa,lapalapa adete,Laa-

funfun,Ogiri,Zurma

Castor oil plant,castor

beansSeeds, leaves, root

Itch, rin

lumbag

109 Psorospermum febrifugum Guttiferae Legun-okoPsorospermum,baushen fadama.

Flowers,bark,rootsAntipytumou

110 Asystasia gangetica Acanthaceae Lobiiri,inana,NtiaturuSenegal tea tree,orangehawkweed,chinese

violet

Whole plantAntidodischa

111

Species Name FAMILY NAME Local Names Common Names Parts Used

112 Ritchiea brachypoda Capparaceae Logbokiya Roots Aphrod

113 Gnidia kraussiana ThymelaeceaeMada,sungoje,samberu,t

ururibi.Root, leaves

Skin di

purgat

114 Hygrophila auriculala AcanthaceaeMafowo kauruonu bayin

giwaaWhole plant Blenno

115 Hygrophila auriculata AcanthaceaeMafowo kauruonu bayingiwaa

Whole plant Bienno



116 Hygrophilia auriculata Acanthaceae Mafowokanmi Hygrophilia Whole plant,rootsDiuretidisorde

117 Mangifera indica AnacardaceaeMangoro,Mangwaro,man

goloMango tree Leaves, root, stem bark

Malariahaemo

ntimicr

118 Celosia laxa AmaranthaceaeMarugbo sanyantan,

Ajemawofo,MannafaaCelosia Leaves Antisco

119 Ambrosia maritima Compositae Matsermama,markarfo Whole plant Syphili

120 Celastrus paniculatus Celastraceae Mawo Olule Staff tree Bark,roots Abortio

121 Mentha piperata Lamiaceae Mintii Peppermint Whole plant Mouth

122 Cuscuta australis ConvolvulaceaeMologinigini,ganagana,ominsinminsin-

gogoro,Soyyaya

Dodder, devil’s root Whole plantLaxativsores,l

123 Gloriosa superba LiliaceaeMora, ewe-aje,akalamagbo,Obara

okpa,Baurere

Gloriosa,climbing

lily,glory lilyTubers, leaves

Gonor

rheum

124 Dichapetalum baneri Chailletiaceae Ngbu ewu Good killer Seeds Cough

125 Passiflora foetida Passifloraceae Nine-nine,Ahe enyi Stinking passion flower Roots,leaves,fruits Hypert



126 Ouratea flava Ochnaceae Nkanka Ochna Leaves, fruits Laxativ

127 Polygonum senegalense Polygonaceae Nome nruwa Whole plant Small p

128 Milletia zechiera Legumonsae Nousu ufo Leaves, stem bark Upper

129 Pachypodanturum staudtii Annonaceae Ntoko neto Pepper tree Stem, bark, roots Gastro

130 Caloncoba echinata Flacourtiaceae Ntuebi Caloncoba,GorliBark,roots,seeds,stemexudate

Skin in

131 Ficus vogelii Moraceae Oba-Odan Bark, fruit, latex Wound

132 Crinum jagus AmaryllidaceaeObase, Ogede-Odo,Edeobase, Albasar kwadi

Frest crinum, poisonbulb

Bulb, LeavesChronirheuma

133 Cola acuminata Sterculiaceae Obi abata,Oji Abata kola nut Fruit nuts Stimula

134 Cola nitida Sterculiaceae Obi gbanja Kola Stem bark, seed, kernel Diarrho

135 Cola millenii Sterculiaceae Obi-edun Monkey Kola Leaves,fruits. Ringwo



136 Myriantus arboreus MoraceaeObisere,ewe-ade,ibishere,Ujuju

Myriantus Bark Dysen

137 Clausena anisata RutaceaeOboku, agbasa, atari-

obukoClausena Leaves, roots,bark

Cough

arthritis

138 Aframomum sceptrum Zingiberaceae Oburo-etu,oboro,oguro Bear berry Seeds,leaves Measle

139 Aframomum granum-paradisi Zingiberaceae Oburo-wawa Afromum lilies Roots Anthel

140 Ficus thonningii MoraceaeOdan abaa,opoto,aba-odan ,Guluba

Wild fig,fiddle leaf fig Bark Wound

141 Ficus mucuso MoraceaeOdan-afomo,Ediso,

Obobo,Jan baureeFig Bark of stem Insomn

142 Justicia flava Acanthaceae Odian, Oridun Bankas Whole plant Funga

143 Allamanda cathartica Apocynaceae Ododo-alamanda

Yellowallamanda,angel's

trumpet,butter-cup,golden trumpet

Roots Antimi

144 Cosmos sulphureus Asteraceae Ododo-imiesuYellow cosmos,sulphur

cosmosLeaves, flowers Antimic

145 Calendula officinalis Compositae Ododo-Maria Marigold Leaves,roots Ulcer,a



146 Ipomoea involucrata ConvolvulaceaeOdodo-odo,ododo-oko,alukerese,Duman

kwaadii

Morning glory LeavesConvudrops,

fever,f

147 Helianthus annus Compositae Ododo-orun Sunflower Seeds,leaves Diureti

148 Kalanchoe crenata Crassulaceae Odundun, Eti,eleti,OnwaNever die, Dog’s

Liver,kalanchoeLeaves, roots,whole plant

Smallpchronic

disorde

149 Emilia coccinea CompositaeOdundun-owo, odundun-okun,Ogbunizu,nte -ana

Tassel flower,scarlettassel flower

Leaves, sap, roots.Ulcersringwo

measle

150 Ipomoea batatas ConvolvulaceaeOdunkun,anamo,kunkundukun,Dan

kali,Ekomako,Jioyibo

Sweet potato Leaves,tuber.Boils, wswellin

151 Cyperus esculentus Cyperaceae Ofio, omu,Aya ayaNut grass, tiger nut,papyrus,yellow

nutsedge.

Whole plantTo ind

disorde

152 Securidaca longepedunculata PolygalaceaeOfodo,Ipeta,Epeta,Sanya,Umar

magunguwu

Violet tree,mother of allmedicines.

Leaves, root, stem bark,fruits

Venere

fever, ,diuret

nt.

153 Mansonia altissima Sterculiaceae Ofun, Otutu Mansonia Stem bark Consti

154 Tetrochidium didymostemon Euphorbiaceae Ofun,ofun-oke Bark Antipyr

155 Quisqualis indica CombretaceaeOgan funfun, ogan-igbo,ata.

Rangoon creeper Fruit, seed Anthel



156 Combretum paniculatum Combretaceae Ogan, okan Twigs Jouts p

157 Combretum mucronatum Combretaceae Ogan,Ogolo,Fara geza Combretum Leaves, rootWound

dysent

158 Sabicea calycina RubiaceaeOgan-aparo,osan -

aparo,AnyamiriakweSabicea Leaves Topica

159 Lasiodiscus mildbraedi Rhamnaceae Ogan-funfun Stem Oral hy

160 Khaya ivorensis Meliaceae Oganwo,Ono,Madachi African mahogany Stem, root, barksMalariadiseas

161 Cissus quadrangularis Vitaceae Ogbakiiki,Da'ddori Stemmed vine Tuber,stem Caries

162 Hypoestes forskalei Acanthaceae Ogbigbo Hypoestes Whole plant Skin in

163 Parquetina nigrescens Periplocaceae Ogbo African parquetina Leaves,latex,bark,rootsGonor

tonic,d

164 Ipomoea asarifolia ConvolvulaceaeOgbo oro ayaba, ewe-

gboro,Duman kadaaMorning glory

Whole plant, leaves,

flowersHaemo

165 Aulacocalyx jasminiflora Rubiaceae Ogbondo Twigs Tootha



166 Avicennia africana Avicenniaceae Ogbun, Ofun Black Mangrove Leaves, stem, twigs Abortif

167 Musa paradisiaca MusaceaeOgedeagbagba,Ayaba,Ojioko,O

gadejoioke

Plaintain Leaves, roots, fruits

Diarrhogonorr

diseasspermi

168 Musa sapientum Musaceae Ogede were,Agade Banana Leaves,fruits Jaundi

169 Jatropha multifida Euphorbiaceae Ogege Sap Coated

170 Deinbollia pinnata Sapindaceae Ogiri-egba, Ekusi-Oloko Water willow Leaves, root Cough

171 Hilleria latifolia PhytolaccaceaeOgo, tarzan-igbo,zoro-

igbo,AkaatoBush tarzan Leaves,whole plant

Breast

discha

172 Dalbergia saxatilis LeguminosaeOgundu, Paran,runhunzaki,Obunzizi

Flat bean Leaves, bark, roots Cough

173Schumanniophyton

magnificumRubiaceae Ogunfe Ogunfe Bark Antisna

174 Raphia hookeri Palmae Oguro Raffia palm Leaves Measle

175 Ficus vallis-choudae Moraceae Oguro, Ogunro,Dulu Umbrella thorn Leaves, stem, latexJaundidisorde



176 Brillantaisia nitens Acanthaceae Ogwumadibia Leaves Diarrho

177 Sansevieria liberica AgavaceaeOja-ikoko, Pasan-

ikooko,Mooda,Ebube ageBowstring hemp Leaves, roots

Diarrhogonorr

blood p

178 Dalbergia lactea Leguminosae Ojiji, abinrere Flat bean Bark, stem-dust Pimple

179 Pistia stratiotes Araceae Oju oro,KainuwaaWater lettuce,nile-cabbage

Whole plant Skin ra

180 Rytigynia rubra Rubiaceae Oju-eja Rytigynia Leaves Ulcers

181 Mallotus oppositifolius EuphorbiaceaeOju-eja, Jeja,iya-dudu,orokoro,Kpokokwa,

K'afar mutuwa

Indian kamila Leaves, roots, fruits.Tapew

bruises

182 Morinda morindioides Rubiaceae Oju-Ologbo Morinda Root, bark, leaves, fruitFever,dysent

183 Abrus precatorius Leguminosae

Oju-

ologbo,omisinminsin,mesenmesen,iwere-

jeje,Olorun yin-ni,otoberebere,idonzakar

a

Crab’s eye,rosary

pea,love nut,jequirityRoot, leaves,seeds

Colds,conjun

aemia,

184 Sorghum bicolor PoaceaeOkababa,oka-

pupa,DamungeriMillet,guinea corn.

Leaves,whole

plant,grains.Malaria

185 Combretum racemosum Combretaceae Okan Bush willow Twigs Black t



186 Aristida adscensionis Poaceae Oka-olongo,garasa Whole plant Improv

187 Tylophora dahomensis Asclepidiaceae Okashi nwanzu Country ipecacuanha Leaves, stem, rootMeaslediphor

syphilis

188 Mitragyna inermis Rubiaceae Okobo,Giyeya African Linden Bark Dysen

189 Setaria megaphylla Poaceae Oko-esin,ponripon-omi Setaria Roots,leavesVenereanaest

190 Lovoa trichilioides Meliaceae Okoko-igbo, Epo-ipa. Walnut Stem bark Yellow

191 Cola Caricifolia Sterculiaceae Okokoro, Ogugu, Monkey kola Leaves Eye inf

192 Phoenix dactylifera Palmae Okun, Ekikun,Kijinjiri Date palm Fruits, sap,leavesGenitogonorr

193 Hildegradia barteri Sterculiaceae Okurugbedu,Kariya Hildegradia Bark Epileps

194 Garcinia afzelii Guttiferae Okuta Mangostreen Stem-twigs Dysen

195 Polygala arenaria PolygalaceaeOkuta pupa,osanyin-efon,Hankakidako,

African Milkwort Roots,leaves Purgat



196 Garcinia manni Guttferae Okuta, Okok Root,stem Diureti

197 Rinorea dentata Violaceae Oloborobo Rinorea Stem ophtha

198 Mammea africana Guttiferae Ologbomodu,Ekpili Mammea appleRoot bark, stem-

exudate,fruit,bark.Parasi

199 Erythrina senegalensis LeguminosaeOlogbosere,lakale,Majiriya,echichi

Parrot tree,coral treeLeaves, bark,seeds,roots.

Anthelactogu

200 Psychotria guineensis Rubiaceae Olomi Pschotria Roots, leaves, seeds Pyrrhe

201 Thevetia neriifolia Apocynaceae Olomiojo,Ode iyeBush milk,yellow

oleander,still treeBark, kernel,leaves Cardia

202 Cylicodiscus gabonensis Leguminosae Olosan, Aja-igi Denya,okan Bark Diarrho

203 Conyza sumatrensis Compositae Olowojeja Conyza whole plant Antipyr

204 Cordia millenii Boraginaceae Omo African cordia Stem bark Fever,

205 Cassytha filiformis LauraceaeOmoniginigini,omonigele-gele,sulunwahi.

Devil's gut,parasitic vine Stem twigs Anthel



206 Ipomoea fistulosa Convulvulaceae Omo-ureuebo Bush morning glory Leaves, twigs Tootha

207 Vitex doniana VerbenaceaeOori-nla, oori

,Dinyar,UchakoroBlack plum,dinya Leaves, roots, stem bark

Cough joints,

breath

208 Antiaris africana MoraceaeOoro, Oriro, Ayo, farin

loko,ojianwu,ajagha -dibia

False iroko,oroo,upastree,black

mulberry,bonobo

Stem-bark, root bark,sap Epileps

209 Xylopia vilosa Anacardiaceae Opalufun-dudu Stem bark, leaves Cold, f

210 Bambusa vulgaris Poaceae Oparun,Atosi Bamboo Leaves,young shootsGonorrrashes

211 Elaeis guineensis PalmaeOpe, igi-

ope,Nkwe,Ake,Kwakwar Red oil palm

Root, palm

oil,bark,kernelsMalaria

212 Cyrtosperma senegalense Araceae Ope-igbo,igooha Swamp-arum Leaves,rhizome,fruits Cough

213 Dracaena manni DracaenaceaeOpe-kannakanna,

peregun,AkukuDracaena Roots,leaves,fruits Skin d

214 Schrobera arborea Oleaceae OpeleInner bark,stem

sap,roots,fruits,root-barkTootha

215 Ananas comosus BromeliaceaeOpe-Oyinbo,ekunkun,ehin-

ahun,abarba,nkwe aba

Pineapple Unripe fruit, juice,ripe fruit Digest



216 Nauclea diderrichii Rubiaceae Opepe,Uburu,TafashiyaOpepe,African peachtree

Root, stem bark, fruitGonorrheuma

217 Mauclea vanderguchnii Rubiaceae Opepe-ira/Oro Stem, bark, roots Bathin

218 Nesogordonia papaverifera Sterculiaceae Opepe-ira/Oro,Otalo Danta Twigs Dysen

219 Tetracera alnifolia Dilleniaceae Opon Cup of water Leaves, twigs, roots,stem-sap

Rheumenema

trouble

220 Ficus capensis MoraceaeOpoto,Farinbauree,Anwerenwa

African mustard tree,figtree

Leaf, stem, root, fruitsDysentricketts

lactatio

221 Grewia pubescens Tiliaceae Oraigbo Raisin Stem, leavesDysen

bite,bo

222 Grewia venusta Tiliaceae Oraigbo,oro,Dargaza Raisin Leaves, twigs, stem bark Fever,

223 Clerodendrum paniculatum Verbenaceae Ora-ojola, adabi Garden quinine Roots, leavesAntipy

rheuma

224 Canarium schweinfurthii BurseraceaeOrigbo,Paapo,agbabubu,atile,

Mbiji

African elemi,aiele,bush

candle treeBark Black t

225 Diospyros canaliculata Ebenaceae Oriloje, Owe Date plum Bark, leavesLeprostonic.



226 Irvingia gabonensis IrvingiaceaeOro (Ogbono),Gooronbirii

Wild mango,bread tree Leaves Spleen

227 Euphorbia unispina Euphorbiaceae Oro adete Cactus Exudate Antidot

228 Euphorbia deightonii Euphorbiaceae Oro agogo Euphorbia Leaves Woma

229 Euphorbia laterifolia Euphorbiaceae Oro were, enuopiri Scutellann,lit tle cactus Leaves,exudateDermafevers

230 Euphorbia kamerunica Euphorbiaceae Oro,ukoko,oro-alagogo Fence Cactus Latex.Topicaoff,war

231 Opuntia dillenii Cactaceae Oro-agogo Prickly pear Stem,fruits,exudate.Guinea

cough

232 Allanblackia floribunda GuttiferaeOrogboerin,egba,nkpukpotiri

Fallow treeRoot, leaves, stem-bark,fruit

Malaria

233 Pentadesma butyracea Guttiferae Orogbo erin,iroro,Oze Butter tree,tallow tree Seeds Anthel

234 Garcinia kola Guttiferae Orogbo,Adi,Akuilu Bitter kolaSeeds, root, stem-

bark,fruits.

Antimicfever,t

disorde

235 Elaeophorbia drupifera Euphorbiaceae Oroigi, oroonigi Asthma plantLeaves, stembark,roots,latex

Intestinparasit

esic,sk



236 Asystasia calyciana Acanthaceae Orole Leaves Skin di

237 Ekebergia capensis Meliaceae Oronu, madachin Cape ash,essenhout Leaves, roots,barkFever,

malaria

238 Trephrosia purpurea Leguminosae Ororo Purple TephroseaLeaves, stem bark, root,

seeds

Cough

of liver

239Tabernaemontana

pachysiphonApocynaceae Oroto, Dodo,Pete-pete Cow-tree Leaves, root, stem bark Tertiar

240 Pyrenacantha staudtii IcacinaceaeOroto-agba,iruokete,orokotomu

Pyrenacantha Stem,rootbark,leaves Cance

241 Spathodea campanulata Bignoniaceae Oruru,mojutoro,Imi ewuAfrican tulip,Scarlet

bellsLeaves, flowers, bark

Gonor

worms

242 Morinda lucida RubiaceaeOruwo, eruwo,Eze ogu,Njisi

Brimstone-treeLeaves, stem bark, rootbark

Malariadiseas

cancer

243 Citrus paradisi Rutaceae Osan gerepu, osan paya. Grape fruitRind/external

coat,seeds,fruitAntimic

244 Citrus aurantium RutaceaeOsan, orombo-igun,gangan,Olomaoyibo,

Babbaan leemu

Bitter orange,sour

orangeJuice, roots, oil

Cough

stomac

245 Triclisia subcordata MenispermaceaeOsan-aparo, Alugbinnrin

Alugbon-on-ranTriclisia

Leaves, shoots,fruits,roots

Diabet



246 Chrysophyllum albidum Sapotaceae Osanbalumo, Agbalumo African star apple Bark, leaves Fever,

247 Citrus limon RutaceaeOsan-laimu,oroma-

nkirir,Babban leemuiLemon Fruits,leaves,bark,roots Antipyr

248 Citrus sinensis Rutaceae Osanmimu, orombo didun Sweet orange Twigs,stem bark,fruitsDysen

agent,

249 Citrus aurantifolia RutaceaeOsan-wewe,Dankabuya,Afotant

a,Epe nkirisi

Lime,swing Leaves, stem, root, fruitFever,gonorr

agent,

250 Adansonia digitata BombacaceaeOse,Igi-ose,kukaa,kulambali

Baobab Leaves,fruit pulp,barkMalariademulc

diseas

251 Sterculia setigera Sterculiaceae Ose-awere,kukuki Sterculia gum Leaves, exudate Gastro

252 Flacourtia flavescens Flacourtiaceae Osere Flacourtia Leaves, root Asthmconditi

che.

253 Nymphaea lotus NymphaeceaeOsibata,Bado,Mkpokpom

ereWater lily Whole plant

Vomiti

pains,

254 Oxyanthus tubiflorus Rubiaceae Osodun,Ezelugbogan Afroloquat Whole plant Fever,

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