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Family Name Local Names Common Names Parts Used Medicinal Use (S)
Family Name Local Names Common Names Parts Used Medicinal Use (S)
Species Name FAMILY NAME Local Names Common Names Parts Used Medicinal Use(S)
Oju-
ologbo,omisinminsin,mese Colds,cough, convulsion, rheumatism,
Crab’s eye,rosary
2 Abrus precatorius Leguminosae nmesen,iwere-jeje,Olorun Root, leaves,seeds conjunctivitis,contraceptive,antimicrobials,aphrodisiac,ulcer,anae
pea,love nut,jequirity
yin- mia,antidote poison
ni,otoberebere,idonzakara
3 Abutilon mauritianum Malvaceae Furu,kawo African Mallow,thutt Leaves, root Diarrhoea, gonorrhoea,antipyretic,cough,piles
Ihun,ewon-
4 Acacia ataxacantha Mimosaceae Benin rope Acacia Young leaves Dysentery,backache
adele,sarkakiyaa,uke.
6 Acacia nilotica Mimosaceae Baani,booni,gabaruwa Acacia,Egyptian mimosa Fruits,bark,exudate Skin diseases,fungal infections,insomnia,emollient.
Bark,stem-
7 Acacia sieberiana Mimosaceae Siyi,sie,farakaya Acacia Anti-cancer,antipyretic,astringent,kidney disease,taeniacide
twigs,roots,leaves,latex
9 Acalypha godseffiana Euphorbiaceae Jinwinini Acalypha Leaves, twigs Skin infection, Antimicrobials
Cat's tail,chenille
10 Acalypha hispida Euphorbiaceae Jiwene, Jinwinini Leaves, twigs Skin rashes, antimicrobial
plant,medusa's locks
Copper leaf, beef steak
11 Acalypha wilkesiana Euphorbiaceae Jiwene, Jinwinini Leaves,twigs Skin rashes,antimicrobials,flatulence,constipation
plant
Ahon-ekun,irunmu-
Bear's breech,white's Syphilis, cough, emetic, urethral discharge,
13 Acanthus montanus Acanthacease arugbo,inyinyiogwu,ogwud Stem-twig, leaves,roots
ginger,leopard's tongue purgative,boils,anaemia,anthelmintics
urunwashihshi
Yarrow,nose-
14 Achillea millefolium Compositae Yaro bleed,sneeze- Flowers,leaves,seeds Haemostatic,wound,astringent,diaphoretic,piles
wort,millefoil
19 Adenium Obesum Apoynaceae Gariya Stem, roots, fruit,juice Wound dressing, ulces, cardiac tonic, venereal diseases.
20 Adhatoda buchhoizii Acanthaceae Fruits, whole plant Rheumatism, antiinflammatory, fish poison
Eweowo, aje, Efun- Ulcers, wounds, snake bite, diuretic, purgative, anthelmintic,sore
21 Aerva lanata Amaranthaceae Bhadram,cherula Whole plant
ile,Alhaji,Furfurata,fatumi throat,kidney and bladder stones
22 Afraegle paniculata Rutaceae Sanga Kokodi Leaves,bark,roots Gastro-intestinal disorders, antispasmodic,skin diseases
28 Agelaea obliqua Connaraceae Esura, Okun Horse tamarind Leaves Childbirth (Relaxation of Muscles)
Banabana
32 Albizia adianthifolia Leguminosae Ayinreta,igbabo,afema,avu Flatcrown albizia Bark Gonorrhoea,night blindness,piles,anthelmintics,cough
,tsintsiyar,kurmii
33 Albizia ferruginea Leguminosae Ayinre ogo,ngu,kurmii False thorn albizia Root, stem bark,leaves Dysentery, constipation,fish poison
34 Albizia lebbeck Leguminosae Igbagbo Silk flower,lebbeck Seeds, Leaves, Stem-bark Astringent, mouthwash, river-blindness, gonorrhoea
Yellow allamanda,angel's
38 Allamanda cathartica Apocynaceae Ododo-alamanda trumpet,butter- Roots Antimicrobials,malaria,dysentery,cathartic.
cup,golden trumpet
Alubosa-elewe,albasa
40 Allium ascalonicum Liliaceae Shallot,spring onion Leaves, bulb Convulsion,dysentery.
maigo
Eekan-ehoro,alarto, odu-
43 Allophylus africanus Sapindaceae African false currant Leaves, roots, bark Diarrhoea, pile, toothache,anthelmintics,venereal diseases,cough
oko,
Ringworm,anthelmintics,aphrodisiac,amenorrhoea,cough,skin
Eti erin, ida-egun,ida-
44 Aloe barteri Liliaceae Aloe Leaves infections,astringent,antitumour,pile,fruits for preventing snake
orisa,moda.
bite,
Purgative,guineaworms,hair care,skin
45 Aloe vera Liliaceae Ahon erin Barbados Aloe Leaves juice diseases,wound,diabetes,amenorrhoea,breast cancer,immune
booster
47 Alstonia congensis Apocynaceae Ahun,egbu Stool wood Bark Malaria, astringent, toothache.
Dysentery, antimicrobials,dysmenorrhea,filariasis,fracture,joint
48 Alternanthera repens Amaranthaceae Dagunro Joyweed Whole plant
pains
49 Alternanthera sessilis Amaranthaceae Reku-reku,maikai dubu Alternanthera Whole plant, leaves. Astringent, antibacterial, boil, headache, antidote to snake-bite.
50 Amaralia bignoniflora Rubiaceae Unemuo Leaves, seeds Cough, heart burn, rheumatic pain
Tete-elegun-un,
Abdominal pain, ulcers,
51 Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae Dagunro,manijingasaya, Prickly amaranthus Whole plant
gonorrhoea.,astringent,menorrhagia,diarrhoea,dysentery,eczema
inine ogwu
Ope-Oyinbo,ekunkun,ehin-
57 Ananas comosus Bromeliaceae Pineapple Unripe fruit, juice,ripe fruit Digestive problems,typhoid fever,cough,anthelmintics
ahun,abarba,nkwe aba
Abirisoko,langbodo,ogirisa
58 Anchomanes difformis Araceae Anchomanes Roots Diuretics,purgative,gonorrhoea
ko,hantsar gada, oje
Dog almond,bastard
59 Andira inermis Araceae Gwaska Bark ,seeds Skin diseases,anthelmintics
mahogany
63 Annona squamosa Annonaceae Sharp-sharp,mbugo ago Sweet sop,pineapple tree Leaves,fruit,stem Anaemia, dysentery,abortifacient,ulcer,anti-tumour
65 Anonidium Manni Annonaceae Ewuro-Igbo Bark Diarrhoea, cough, sores, fever, rheumatism
Skin diseases – rashes and eczema,
66 Anthocleista djalonensis Loganiaceae Shapo,kwari Cabbage tree Bark,leaves
diabetes,antipyretic,purgative,abdominal pain,impotence
67 Anthocleista liebrechtsiana Loganiaceae Shapo,kwari Leaves, bark Purgative, skin infection, antimicrobial.
68 Anthocleista vogelii Loganiaceae Apa oro,sapo,kwari Seeds,bark Antidote for snake bite,purgative
69 Anthonotha macrophylla Leguminosae Abara,apado,agbagba Latex, bark Gonorrhoea, dysentery, diarrhea,yellow fever.
False iroko,oroo,upas
Ooro, Oriro, Ayo, farin
70 Antiaris africana Moraceae tree,black Stem-bark, root bark,sap Epilepsy,lumbago,skin irritant,purgative,nervous disorders
loko,ojianwu,ajagha -dibia
mulberry,bonobo
73 Antrocaryon micraster Anacardiaceae Ifa-Okete, Egin-agbo Leaves, fruit General toxic, laxative, cough, stomachae
Aphrodisiac,emmenagogue,anthelmintics,carminative,antispasmo
74 Apium graveolens Apiaceae Seleri-saladi Celery Whole plant
dic,stimulant,diuretic,cough
75 Arachis hypogea Leguminosae Epa Ground nut,pea nut Nuts Oil as solvent ,antimicrobials,insomnia
78 Argyreia nervosa Convolvulaceae Elephant creeper Root, leaves. Nervous disorder, skin infection, gonorrhoea, aphrodisiac.
Milk weed,wild
83 Asclepias curassavica Asclepiadaceae Rizgar-kurege ipecauanha,bloodflower, Roots Gastro-intestinal disorders,emetic
bastard ipecac
84 Asparagus africana Liliaceae Aluki,sarka Asparagus, Aye-kosun Whole plant Antimicrobials,sores,kidney diseases,diuretics.
89 Avicennia africana Avicenniaceae Ogbun, Ofun Black Mangrove Leaves, stem, twigs Abortifacient,detergent
90 Axonopus compressus Poaceae Idi Tropical carpet grass Leaves Malaria fever, asthma,breast swelling.
92 Bacopo monnifera Scrophulariaceae Thyme leaves Whole plant Cough, catarrh, bronchitis, diarrhoea.
Gonorrhoea,abortifacient,a,nthelmintics,emmenagogue,skin
94 Bambusa vulgaris Poaceae Oparun,Atosi Bamboo Leaves,young shoots
rashes of HIV/AIDS
95 Bandeiraea simplicifolia Leguminosae Kporekpo Leaves, bark Urinary disorder, cancerous growth.
97 Baphia pubescens Papilionaceae Awewi, Urohun,Maajigii Benin Camwood Stem bark Urinary tract disorders,emetic, antimicrobial.
98 Barleria opaca Acanthaceae Arenikosun Leaves Jaundice, hemorrhoids, rheumatism, laxative, snakebite.
99 Basilicum polysiachyon Labiatae Whole plants Fever, cough, cold, nasal congestion
101 Bauhinia variegata Caesalpiniaceae Variegated Bauhinia Root, leaves, bark Skin diseases, arthelmintic, syphilis, astringent, alterative.
Apado,abaa,Dokar
102 Berlinia grandiflora Caesalpiniaceae Bark Ease labour, gastro-intestinal disorders
rafi,Ububa
Black jar,spanish
Abere-Oloko, Omo Flowers, leaves,whole Diarrhoea, abdominal disorders,enema,
103 Bidens pilosa Compositae needles,beggar's
langanran plant rheumaticism,coughs,anaesthetic,ease labour,antipyretics,caries
tick,hairy beggarticks
Bixa,arnatto dye
104 Bixa orellana Bixaceae Osun-buke,ulla,Ufie plant,ornatus,arnatoo,lips Fruits,seeds Malaria, fever,astringent,kidney diseases,skin diseases.
tick plant.
105 Blepharis maderaspatensis Acanthaceae Ewe-asaju, ewe-isaju Whole plant Snake-bite antidote
108 Blumea auria Compositae Whole plant Antipyretic and gastro-intestinal problem
Ikulu,isajeje,ngai
109 Blumea perrottetiana Compositae Aruntaba, Eru-taba Leaves, roots,whole plant Pains,jaundice,malaria,anthelmintics,ulcer,dysentery
camphos
Etiponla, Skin diseases, small pox, jaundice,
110 Boerhaavia diffusa Nyctaginaceae Olowojeja,Baabaa Hogweed Whole herb gonorrhoea,diuretic,asthma,cough,antipyretis, (test for
juji,Akandom,Azeigwa pregnancy, through the itching of palm),scabies,yaws,jaundice
Eso,
111 Bombax buonopozense Bombaceae Olokododo,ponpola,Gurjiy Akata,red silk cotton tree Bark,leaves,fruits,flowers. Stomachache, blood tonic,emmenagogue,emollient
a,akpe,Ape otokoro
Agbon-olodu, agbon-
112 Borassus aethiopum Palmae African fan Palm Roots,juice of nut Respiratory disorders,asthma,headache
onidu,uburu,ubiri.
113 Borreria ocymoides Rubiaceae Irawo-ile,Otete Leaves, root, whole plant Gonorrhoea, astringent, skin infection.
Gonorrohea, skin
Irawo ile,Uniedi,Damfark'
114 Borreria verticillata Rubiaceae African borreria Leaves, roots diseases,dysentery,antibilharzia,abortifacient,diuretics,anti-
ami
leprosy
116 Bosqueia anglosensis Moraceae Gangaran, Saworo,Oze Saworo,bosqueia Leaves, stem bark Diarrhoea,menorrhagia
117 Boswellia dalzielii Burseraceae hano, janauhi Frankincense tree Bark, gum, roots Urinary disorder, antiseptic.
119 Brassica oleracea var capitata Cruciferae Kabeji Cabbage,sea cabbage Leaves,seeds Antimicrobial,skin diseases.
Yaws,diarrhoea,ease labour,dysmenorrhoea,chest
123 Brillantaisia patula Acanthaceae Owo Brillantaisia Leaves
pain,convulsion
130 Burkea africana Caesalpiniaceae Apasa, orusi Burkea,wild seriga Bark, twigs Septic sores, headache,astringent
Shea butter
Emi-emi, Nasal decongestion and cattarhal
133 Butyrospermum paradoxum Sapotaceae tree,Vitellaria Seeds
emi,Osisi,Ka'danya condition,anthelmintic,hypertension,diuretic.
paradoxa,Kadanya.
135 Caesalpinia cristata Caesalpiniaceae Bonduc nut, fever nut Leaves, roots, seeds Antipyretic, anthelmintic, astringent, asthma, colic.
Smallpox,chickenpox,diuretic,laxative,haemostatic,astringent,mea
137 Cajanus cajan Leguminosae Otili,Orela,viovio Pigeon pea Leaves, seeds
sles,mouth wash.
Christ plant,heart of
138 Caladium bicolor Araceae Eje-Jesu Leaves,rhizome. Topical application for boils,wound,ulcer,purgative,convulsion
Jesus
139 Calapogonium mucunoides Leguminosae Apalofa,Agbiri Crab grass Leaves Diarrhoea, skin infection.
Fevers,convulsions,breast engogement,stomach
142 Calliandra portoricensis Leguminosae Tude,ule,Oga,Mbuceioro Corpse awakener Leaves,twigs,roots
disorders,purgative,amenorrhoea,headache,lumbago
Bark,roots,seeds,stem
143 Caloncoba echinata Flacourtiaceae Ntuebi Caloncoba,Gorli Skin infections
exudate
144 Caloncoba glauca Flacourtiaceae Kakandika,pomuseghe Caloncoba Seeds, root, bark, leaf Leprosy, skin lesions,pustular skin eruptions,migraines
Origbo,
African elemi,aiele,bush
147 Canarium schweinfurthii Burseraceae Paapo,agbabubu,atile, Bark Black tongue, round worm, gonorrhoea,stomach disorders
candle tree
Mbiji
148 Canavalia ensiformis Leguminosae Ponpondo, sese-nla Sword bean,horse bean Seed Antibiotic, antiseptic
Idodo,ido,Gwangwama,Ab
149 Canna indica Cannaceae Indian shot Leaves Asthma, Malaria
erekanwo
Leaves, female
Diarrhoea, sores, migraine, whooping
150 Cannabis sativa Cannabinaceae Igbo Indian Hemp inflorescence,seeds,stem-
cough,sedative,dandruff,lice,gonorrhea,dyspepsia
twigs.
152 Capparis thonningii Cappararaceae Ekan-awodi, ewon ekiri Caper bush,kanthar Root Fever, headache, mental disorder,aphrodisiac,cough.
Irere, Agogo,abo-
156 Carapa procera Meliaceae Monkey cola,crabwood Bark, seeds, leaves Purgative, ringworms, boils,rheumatic pains,antipyretic
oganwo,Nkwo
Shaworo,
Cardiospermum halicacabum Baloon vine, heart Skin eruption, piles, rheumatism, syphilitic
157 Sapindaceae erapoo,Mpikpo,Fadama,G Leaves, root
. seed,balsam apple sores,gonorrhea,ameorrhoea,emetic,nervous disorders
arafunin
Gonorrhoea, syphilis,amoebic
dysentery,roundworms,abortifacient,emmenagogue,diabetes,med
158 Carica papaya Caricaceae Ibepe,Ojo,gwanda Paw paw Leaves, seeds, fruits
icinal recipes,papain enzyme as meat
tenderizer,convulsion,mental disorder, malaria.
159 Carissa edulis Apocynaeae Bagozaki Roots, fruits Expectorant, abortifacient, venereal diseases
Agogo-igun, Apari-
160 Carpha procera Cyperaceae Bark Febrifuge, anthelmintic, appetizer, antiperiodic, purgative.
Igun,ogberi-akuko
Osunsun,Uziza,Aghba -
162 Carpolobia lutea Polygalaceae Cattlestick Leaves, bark Rheumatism,aphrodisiac,toothache
awa
163 Casearia barteri Samydaceae Ukpakuzon Stem, twig, bark Toothache, Oral hygeine
Omoniginigini,omonigele-
164 Cassytha filiformis Lauraceae Devil's gut,parasitic vine Stem twigs Anthelmintics, antimicrobials, antifungal
gele,sulunwahi.
Australian pine,horse-tail
165 Casuarina equisetifolia Casuarinaceae Leaves Antipyretic,salt tolerant tree
tree
Diabetes, fever,
White silk cotton Flowers, leaves,
167 Ceiba pentandra Bombacaceae Araba,egungun,Rimii,Akpu gonorrhoea,emollient,syphilis,emetic,astringent,demulcent,asthm
tree,kapok,fuma bark,exudate.
a,diabetes,menorrhagia
169 Celastrus paniculatus Celastraceae Mawo Olule Staff tree Bark,roots Abortion
Soko-
171 Celosia argentea Amaranthaceae yokoto,Erimonu,Fara - Cockscomb Leaves, seeds Skin diseases, diarrhoea,,antiscorbutic,anthelmintic
alayatu
Marugbo sanyantan,
172 Celosia laxa Amaranthaceae Celosia Leaves Antiscorbutic, purgative
Ajemawofo,Mannafaa
175 Centaurea perrottetii Compositae Danyi Star thistle Whole plant,leaves Skin infections,fever,malaria,syphilis,ulcer
176 Centaurea praecox Compositae Whole plant Stomachic, purgative
177 Centella asiatica Umbelliferae Indian pennywort Whole plant Skin diseases, dysentery, elephantiasis, piles, diuretic.
178 Centrosema pubescens Leguminosae Ewa-ahun Fodder pea Leaves Skin diseases
179 Cephaelis manni Rubiaceae Leaves, bark, root Wounds, antipyretic, dysentery.
181 Chasmanthera dependens Menispermaceae Ato-oloriraun Chasmanthera Roots Diuretics,antigonococcal,for management of fractures.
182 Chenopodium ambrosioides Chenopodiaceae Ewe-imi,asin,arunpale Wormwood Whole plant, leaves. Anthelmintics,emollient,rheumatism, tumour.
185 Chrysanthellum indicum Compositae Abilere, Oyigi Indian crysanthemum Whole plant Boils, fever, gonorrhoea, jaundice, heart-trouble,insecticide.
Chrysanthemum cinerariae
186 Compositae Pyrethrum Flower heads, leaves Fever, wounds, general debility, insecticide.
folium
Chrysobalanus,coco-
187 Chrysobalanus ellipticus Roseaceae Ikatee,Awonriwon Leaves, roots Diarrhoea
plum
188 Chrysophyllum albidum Sapotaceae Osanbalumo, Agbalumo African star apple Bark, leaves Fever,stomachaches,antiperiodic
Lung diseases,emmenagogue,antipyretic,diuretic,skin
191 Cissampelos owariensis Menispermaceae Ewe jokoje,Damargaji Lungwort,velvet leaf Roots,whole plant
diseases,blood tonic
192 Cissus quadrangularis Vitaceae Ogbakiiki,Da'ddori Stemmed vine Tuber,stem Caries,dysmenorrhoea,urinary disorders
Bitter
Seeds,whole Antimicrobials,purgative,anthelmintics,head lice,bladder
193 Citrullus colocynthis Cucurbitaceae Egusi bara gourd,colocynth,vine of
plant,roots,fruit pulp. stone,contraceptive.
sodom,bitter apple.
Osan, orombo-
Bitter orange,sour Cough, sore throat,
196 Citrus aurantium Rutaceae igun,gangan,Olomaoyibo,B Juice, roots, oil
orange stomachache,anthelmintics,malaria,carminative,typhoid fever.
abbaan leemu
Osan-laimu,oroma-
197 Citrus limon Rutaceae Lemon Fruits,leaves,bark,roots Antipyretic,cold,stomachic
nkirir,Babban leemui
Rind/external
198 Citrus paradisi Rutaceae Osan gerepu, osan paya. Grape fruit Antimicrobials,diabetes,astringent,emollient,demulcent, malaria.
coat,seeds,fruit
Coughs,anthelmintics,antipyretic,respiratory
203 Cleistopholis paterns Annonaceae Apako Salt and oil tree Leaves,bark
diseases,tuberculosis,purgative
Rheumatism,
Bastard Mustard,cat's
205 Cleome gynandra Capparaceae Ekuye, ekuya,ipiya Leaves, seeds headache,disinfectant,earache,neuralgia,anthelmintic,ease
whiskers
labour.
206 Clerodendrum capitalum Verbenaceae Feregede,Illiri Hollow stems Leaves, root Anthelmintics, dysentry, gonorrhoea.
207 Clerodendrum paniculatum Verbenaceae Ora-ojola, adabi Garden quinine Roots, leaves Antipyretic, anthelmintics,venereal diseases, rheumatism,malaria
212 Cnidoscolus acontifolius Euphorbiaceae Iyanapaja Cnidoscolus Leaves, sap Diuretic, antimicrobial
213 Coccinia barteri Cucurbitaceae Ewe-oju Fruited gourd Whole plant Venereal diseases,skin infections, earache
214 Coccinia grandis Cucurbitaceae Ewe-ero,Gurjin daaji ivy gourd, scarlet gourd. Leaves, Fruit Depression, venereal diseases, skin infection, antibacterial.
215 Cochlospermun planchonii Cochlospermaceae Sewetu,Raawayaa Cotton plant Roots,stem-bark Gonorrhoea,menstrual disorder
221 Cola acuminata Sterculiaceae Obi abata,Oji Abata kola nut Fruit nuts Stimulant, fever, malaria.
222 Cola Caricifolia Sterculiaceae Okokoro, Ogugu, Monkey kola Leaves Eye infection, Ringworm.
223 Cola laurifolia Sterculiaceae Karanga,Ufa, Aworiwo Twigs, stem bark Tooth ache, dysentery, oral hygiene,caries,thrush
224 Cola millenii Sterculiaceae Obi-edun Monkey Kola Leaves,fruits. Ringworms, scabies, gonorrhoea, dysentery,ophthalmia
225 Cola nitida Sterculiaceae Obi gbanja Kola Stem bark, seed, kernel Diarrhoea, stimulant,diuretic,cardiac tonic,eye trouble
Koko,kokofun,koko-
226 Colocasia esculenta Araceae Cocoyam,wild taro Tuber,leaves Anaemia,wounds,rheumatism,poison antidote
ibile,Gwamba
Wounds, cough,
229 Combretum mucronatum Combretaceae Ogan,Ogolo,Fara geza Combretum Leaves, root
dysentery,anthelmintic,antimicrobials,biliousness,antipyretic
230 Combretum paniculatum Combretaceae Ogan, okan Twigs Jouts pains, black tongue, appetizer, febrifuge.
231 Combretum racemosum Combretaceae Okan Bush willow Twigs Black tongue, appetizer, weakness,antipyretic
Canadian Flea-
Gonorrhoea, diarrhoea, genital diseases, dysentery,
235 Conyza canadensis Compositae bane,horsebane,pride Whole plant
haemostatic, insect repellant, anti-bacterial activity
weed,horse weed
239 Cordia millenii Boraginaceae Omo African cordia Stem bark Fever, cough, stomachache,mild tonic,astringent,toothache
240 Corynanthe johimbe Rubiaceae Idagbon Yohimbe plant Stem bark Hypertension,aphrodisiac, dysmenorrhoea
244 Coula edulis Olacaceae udi, ivanlegbe Kernel, bark Dysentery, stomach disorder, skin diseases.
Velvet plant,ebolo,red-
246 Crassocephalum crepidioides Compositae Efo ebolo Whole plant, roots, leaves. Indigestion, colic, flatulence, headache, breast-cancer.
flower ragleaf
247 Crassocephalum rubens Compositae Ebire Ebire,ebolo Leaves,roots Earache,carious tooth,breast cancer,stomachache
Gonorrhoea,
248 Craterispermum laurinum Rubiaceae Ozoh Alum bark Inner bark,leaves schistosomiasis,vermifuge,fever,aphrodisiac,malaria,jaundice,ey
e trouble
Eegun-
249 Crateva adansonii Capparaceae orun,taniya,ajanaka,Ungud Garlic pear Leaves, bark Tonic, stomachache, antipyretic,rubefacient,urinary disorders
udu,Amakarode
250 Crescentia cujete Bignoniaceae Igi igba,igisogba Calabash tree,gourd tree Fruits Receptacle for herbal medicines
Antimicrobial,purgative,rubefacient,cough,anti-allergic
251 Crinum glaucum Amaryllidaceae Isu meri Crinum lily,spider lily bulb,flower-stalks
properties,female fertility
Constipation,general debility,diuretics,arthritis,purgative,anti-
256 Croton penduliflorus Euphorbiaceae Aworoso Croton,Turk's cap Seeds,whole plant.
tumour
259 Cryptostegia grandiflora Apocynaceae Leaves, latex Fungi infection, heart problem.
261 Cucumis melo Cucurbitaceae Baara-ekate,Gurji Melon,musk melon Leaves, root Fungal diseases, emetic,purgative,gonorrhoea.
263 Cucurbita maxima Cucurbitaceae Elegede,apala,Kabeewaa Melon-pumpkin Seeds,fruits. Tapeworm, diuretic, taenicide, otitis,utensils.
Urinary complaints,
Elegede,Ogbogolo,Kabew Pumpkin,gourd,vegetable-
264 Cucurbita pepo Cucurbitaceae Seeds, leaves,fruits,pulp cathartic,taenicide,diuretic,demulcent,anthelmintics,boils,burns,an
a,gboro. marrow
ti-tumour.
Skin disease,anaesthetic,stomachache,pregnancy
265 Culcasia scandens Araceae Agunmona Leaves
booster,venereal disease
Leaukaemia,gonorrhoea,cough,purgative,astringent,aphrodisiac,
266 Curculigo pilosa Hypoxidaceae Epakun,Dooyar kureegee African crocus Roots
demulcent
Mologinigini,ganagana,omi
Laxative, kidney, liver disease,
268 Cuscuta australis Convolvulaceae nsinminsin- Dodder, devil’s root Whole plant
sores,laxative,astringent,anthelmintic,measles
gogoro,Soyyaya
Shawere pepe,
269 Cyathula prostrata Amaranthaceae Pasture weed Whole plant Ringworms, scabies, gonorrhoea, dysentery,rheumatism.
Tanaje,K'arangiya kusu
270 Cylicodiscus gabonensis Leguminosae Olosan, Aja-igi Denya,okan Bark Diarrhoea, dysentery
277 Dalbergia lactea Leguminosae Ojiji, abinrere Flat bean Bark, stem-dust Pimples,anthelmintic,ease labour
Ogundu, Paran,runhun
278 Dalbergia saxatilis Leguminosae Flat bean Leaves, bark, roots Cough, small pox, skin lesions, bronchial ailments,toothache
zaki,Obunzizi
Emosho-elemosoo,emeso-
279 Dalbergiella welwitschii Leguminosae West African black wood Stem, twigs, roots, leaves Bronchial ailments,purgative,anthelmintic,menstrual disorder.
igangan, afoso,
281 Daniellia thurifera Leguminosae Iya Frankincense tree Stem-wood dust Scabies
284 Deinbollia pinnata Sapindaceae Ogiri-egba, Ekusi-Oloko Water willow Leaves, root Cough, bronchial asthma.,aphrodisiac
Leaves,bark,seeds,flower
285 Delonix regia Leguminosae Seke seke,ayin. flame of the forest Diuretic,anthelmintics,astringent,leucorrhoea
s
286 Dennettia tripetala Annonaceae Igbere,Nmimi Pepperfruit Fruit,leaves,stem-twigs. Insect repellant,fever,cough,toothache,stimulant
289 Detaruyn nucricaroyn Leguminosae Taura, Ogbogbo Bark, leaves Wounds, ulcers
291 Dichapetalum baneri Chailletiaceae Ngbu ewu Good killer Seeds Cough, rheumatism, bachache
292 Dichapetalum toxicarium Dichapetalaceae Alo, Itakun, ikunmu-agbo Gift-blaar,ratsbane Stem bark, twigs,leaves Jaundice,poisonous to animals,malaria,cardiac asthma
Ariran, eeran,Karanin
295 Digitaria horizontalis Poaceae Crab grass,sourgrass Whole plant Nervous problem,enhancing memory
dawaki
296 Dioclea reflexa Leguminosae Agbarin, epe, arin Dioclea,bull's eye Seed Asthma,head lice,dandruff,stimulant.
Mystic
properties,diarrhoea,dysentery,constipation,anthelmintics,antidot
Isu-emina,emina,isu- Air potato,aerial potato
297 Dioscorea bulbifera Discoreaceae Tuber e for snake and scorpion venom,coughs,mental
ahun,Dooyar bisa yam
problems,diabetes,weak erection,breast
enlargement,fever,rheumatism,antimicrobials.
299 Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii Mennispermaceae Inunurin, Omuaja Serendipity berry Fruits,leaves,roots. Diabetes, obesity, impotence,tonic for debility.
300 Diospyros canaliculata Ebenaceae Oriloje, Owe Date plum Bark, leaves Leprosy, antimicrobials,anthelmintics,abortifacient,cardiac tonic.
Bilharzia, diarrhoea,
301 Diospyros mespliforimis Ebenaceae Ige,igidudu,Kalwaa Ebony tree Root bark, stem bark antibacterial,anthelmintic,astringent,abortifacient,fertility
regulation
302 Discoglypremna caloneura Euphorbiaceae Akikaagba, Ogwilaki Seeds Gastrointestinal disorder, catharsis, abortion, purgative.
Venereal diseases,
Chickweed,starwort,star
303 Dissotis rotundifolia Melastomataceae Awede,Ajagunmorasin Whole plant coughs,antimicrobials,conjunctivities,haemostatic,weight
weed,
control,diuretic,asthma,ulcer.
Contrayerva,rock
305 Dorstenia prorepens Moraceae Alaifo, aloifo Stem twig,leaves Nephrosis,wound,antipyretic,antimicrobials.
begonia,sokotan
Ope-kannakanna,
306 Dracaena manni Dracaenaceae Dracaena Roots,leaves,fruits Skin diseases,antimicrobials,stomachache,caries.
peregun,Akuku
307 Drynaria laurentii Polypodiaceae Afomo Drynaria Whole plant, leaves. Venereal diseases.
308 Drypetes chevalieri Euphorbiaceae Osunsun-iro Drypetes Leaves Cough,asthma,bronchitis
Amenorrhoea,contraceptive,fevers,convulsion,fracture
314 Ehretia cymosa Boraginaceae Jaoke Puzzle bush,ivorywood Leaves,bark
management
Ope, igi-
318 Elaeis guineensis Palmae Red oil palm Root, palm oil,bark,kernels Malaria, mental disorders,diarrhoea,asthma,measles.
ope,Nkwe,Ake,Kwakwar
Intestinal
Leaves, stem
319 Elaeophorbia drupifera Euphorbiaceae Oroigi, oroonigi Asthma plant parasities,fever,measles,purgative,warts,epilepsy,asthma,analge
bark,roots,latex
sic,skin diseases.
Ese-
Bermuda Coughing with bloody sputum,antipyretic,anthelmintics,venereal
321 Eleusine indica Poaceae kannakanna,Ciyaawar Leaves
grass,wiregrass,fowl foot diseases.
tuuji,Ichite
322 Elytraria marginata Acanthaceae Eso Whole plant Gonorrhoea, impotence, stomache, cough, infertility.
323 Elytraria marginata Acanthaceae Eso Whole plant Gonorrhoea, male-impotence, stomache, cough, infertility.
325 Embelia schimperi Myrsinaceae Kiru Stem bark, leaves Antispasmodic, anthelmintic.
Ayunre-
328 Entada africana Leguminosae Entada Bark, leaves, root, seeds Astringent,antimimicrobials, antipyretic, abortifacient,malaria.
banabana,Tawatsa
331 Eragrostis tremula Poaceae Ariran,Burburwa Eragrostis,lovegrass Whole plant To improve memory
333 Erissema psoraleoides Leguminosae Roro, Isapa-eluju Leavs, roots, seeds Venereal diseases, boils, cuts, eye infection.
337 Erythrococca anomala Euphorbiaceae Iyere-igbo Cocca Fruits,leaves,leaf-sap Headache, joint pains,earaches,taeniacide.
Erun obo, olu- Chicken pox, gangrenous sores, snake bite,emetic.filarial worm
Sasswood,Ordeal
338 Erythrophleum suaveolens Leguminosae obo,Ajeku,Obo,Gwaska,in Stem bark, leaves,roots. swelling,skin diseases,wound,hypertension,local
tree,Sassy bark.
yi,akpa. anaesthetic,sneezing inducer.
339 Erythroxylum coca Erythroxylaceae Red wood Leaves Local anaesthesia, sedative.
Ajinringburigbu,
340 Euadenia trifoliata Capparaceae Euadenia Roots, stem, bark,fruit Tuberculosis,arthritis, otalgia, aphrodisiac, rectal prolapse.
Logbokiya,Kanumfari
341 Eucalyptus globulus Myrtaceae Eucalyptus Leaves Nasal congestion, antibacterial, wounds, mouth wash.
Apple,African water
343 Eugenia malaccencis Myrtaceae Apulu Antimicrobial,source for vitamins
apple,rose-water apple
347 Euphorbia deightonii Euphorbiaceae Oro agogo Euphorbia Leaves Woman Sterility
348 Euphorbia heterophylla Euphorbiaceae Egele Leaves, root Skin diseases, febrifuges, purgative.
354 Eythrococca anomala Euphorbiaceae Leaves Anthelmintic, headache, rheumatic, pains, earache.
355 Fagara rubescens Rutaceae Ata Bark Toothache, headache, backache, general debiity.
356 Ficus asperifolia Moraceae Ipin,Asesa,Baure Sandpaper plant Leaves, root Wounds, coughs.
358 Ficus elegans Moraceae Asoro porcelain vine Leaves Diarrhoea, piles, stomach-ache, constipation, craw-craw.
Odan-afomo,Ediso,
360 Ficus mucuso Moraceae Fig Bark of stem Insomnia
Obobo,Jan bauree
Odan abaa,opoto,aba-
361 Ficus thonningii Moraceae Wild fig,fiddle leaf fig Bark Wounds,fevers,dysentery
odan ,Guluba
367 Funtumia africana Apocynaceae Akoire, Ako-ire Mbamiri Male funtum Root, stem, leaves Constipation, wounds, boils,weak bladder, jaundice,antipyretic.
Lagos silkrubber
368 Funtumia elastica Apocynaceae Ire ,Mba Stem, twigs, stem, latex Jaundice, piles, impotence,antipyretics.
tree,wild rubber
Gangan,
373 Gardenia ternifolia Rubiaceae Yellow gardenia, gaude. Roots, fruits Fever, cough, stomachache, dysentery,skin lesion,emetic
oruwan,Gaudan,Ulimili
374 Geophila obvallata Rubiaceae Leaves Eye wash, headache, tooth ache, stomachache
375 Gisekia pharmacioides Molluginaceae Leaves, fruits Wounds, cut, anthelmintic, purgative
Antigonococcal,dysentery,diarrhoea,mental
376 Gladiolus psittacinus Iridaceae Baka,isu baka Sword lily, corn flag Bulb
disorder,constipation,mystic use.
Mora, ewe-
Gloriosa,climbing Gonorrhoea, head lice,
377 Gloriosa superba Liliaceae aje,akalamagbo,Obara Tubers, leaves
lily,glory lily rheumatism,purgative,antiperiodic,stomachic tonic.
okpa,Baurere
378 Glossonema boveanum Asclepiadaceae Taarin-gidaa Whole plant Use to increase lactation I pregnant woman.
382 Gmelina arborea Verbenaceae Igi melina Gmelina,parrot's beak Roots,leaves Antipyretic,stomach disorder,cough,gonorrhoea,demulcent
Convulsions, dysentery,asthma,antipyretic,hypertension,
Owu,akese,gwandi,Olulu
386 Gossypium barbadense Malvaceae West indian Cotton Leaves, roots, seeds ulcers,contraceptive, relieve menstrual cycle
ogho,Owula
disorders,emmenagogue,abortfacient,ease labour
Greenwayodendron
388 Annonaceae Agudugbu Roots,leaves,bark Anthelmintics,purgative,ease labour,menorrhagia,weak erection..
suaveolens
391 Grewia sp Tiliaceae Ila-oko, lakolako Fruits Religious purpose, mystic, soup with okra-like taste
392 Grewia venusta Tiliaceae Oraigbo,oro,Dargaza Raisin Leaves, twigs, stem bark Fever, boils, wounds,colic,anti-diarrhoea,ease of labour
397 Gymnema sylvestre Asclepiadaceae Whole plants, root Diabetes, antidote for snake bite.
398 Gymnema sylvestre Asclepadaceae Yaryodin-kura Root, stem Diabetes, heart stimulant, snake bite, anti-inflammatory, tonic.
399 Gynura amplexicanlis Asteraceae Sitta, nti Leaves Eye infection, gonorrhoea
Areyinkosun, toto-
400 Haemanthus multiflorus Amaryllidaceae Fireball lily Roots Stimulant, cardiac tonic
odo,Albasar kwadi
Haematoxylum
402 Leguminosae Logwood Wood bark Astringent, diarrhoea, colouring.
compechionum
Igigun,Oghulu,Takar'dargi
403 Hannoa klaineana Simaroubaceae Hannoa Stem, root Hypertension,carminative,stimulant , fever.
wa
Elepo, adenden,
Stem-bark, root bark, Dysentery, piles, trypanosomiasis, fever, cold, jaundice, scabies,
405 Harungana madagascariensis Hypericaceae Asunje,Uturu,Otori, Alillibar Dragon's blood tree
leaves,sap haemostatic,emetic,black tongue,urinary fistula,ringworm,jaundice
raafii
406 Hedranthera barteri Apocynaceae Agbo omode Hedranthera Leaves,fruit Convulsion,anthelmintics,venereal diseases,cough,anti-tumour
407 Heeria insignis Anaradiaceae Kasheshe,Hawawen Zakii Leaves, stem bark,roots Anthemintic, aphrodisiac, galactogogue,dysentery,vermifuge
Agogo-igun, Apari-
409 Heliotropium indicum Boraginaceae Igun,ogberi- Heliotrope,cock's comb Whole plant Convulsions, cancer, worms ,rectal enema,mouth-wash.
akuko,Kalkashin korama
410 Hexalobus crispiflorus. Annonaceae Lapawe, Apara,Oji ogoda Hexalous Roots, whole plant Gonorrhoea,cough, malaria,
Bush roselle,thorny
412 Hibiscus asper Malvaceae Isapa,Ireagu,Dangiraa Leaves Cough, wound,diuretics
roselle,water hemp
Zobo,Jamaican sorre,
414 Hibiscus sabdariffa Malvaceae Sobo,Gurguzuu Leaves,flowers Diuretic,coughs,dressing wounds,beverage
roselle
Kinkinrinmiyin,akonimara,s
415 Hibiscus surattensis Malvaceae Whole plant,leaves Stomachache,mystic uses
eniferan,emo,sinkin-mini
Herpes,conjunctivitis,epilepsy,skin
Efinrin-oso,anami-ole,suiiti-
419 Hoslundia opposita Labiatae Hoslundia Whole plant,leaves diseases,diabetes,jaundice,abdominal
agbe
pain,antipyretic,haemostatic,antimicrobial, Malaria.
420 Hybanthus enneaspermus Violaceae Abiwere Hybanthus Whole plant Easy and painless child delivery.
Diuretic,skin infections,urinary
423 Hygrophilia auriculata Acanthaceae Mafowokanmi Hygrophilia Whole plant,roots
disorders,antipyretic,demulcent,stomachache
424 Hymenocardia acida Hymenocardiacae Aboopa, Orupa Hymenocardia Leaves, bark Measles, fever, jaundice, coated tongue.
Arigbodigbo,arigbodigba,U
425 Hymenostegia afzelii Leguminosae Hymenostegia Stem bark,twigs Astringent,toothache,piles,cough
beze
426 Hyoscyamus niger Solanaceae Herbane Seeds, leavs Antispasmodics, eye-wash, sedative.
427 Hypoestes forskalei Acanthaceae Ogbigbo Hypoestes Whole plant Skin infections
428 Hypoestes verticillaris Acanthaceae Ekere, Akwukwoijiji Whole plant leaves Sore, fever, antiseptic, chest pains.
429 Hypoestes verticillaris Acanthaceae Ekere, Akwukwoijiji Whole plant leaves Sore, fever, antiseptic, chest pains.
430 Hypoxis nyasica Hypoxodaceae Whole Plant Uterine cancer, premenstrual syndrome.
Rheumatism,aphrodisiac,toothache,anthelmintics,purgative,aborti
432 Icacina tricantha Icacinaceae Gbegbe Icacina Leaves,root,exudate
facient,wound,dermatophytosis.
Poor man's
434 Impatiens glandulifera Balsaminaceae touch me not orchid,policeman's Sap topical application on poison ivy rash
helmet,purple jewelweed.
435 Indigofera arrecta Leguminosae Elu aja indigo Leaves, twigs. Diarrhoea, dysentery.
Odunkun,
Boils, wounds, bronchial asthma,purgative,breast
438 Ipomoea batatas Convolvulaceae anamo,kunkundukun,Dank Sweet potato Leaves,tuber.
swelling,diabetes,antimicrobials.
ali,Ekomako,Jioyibo
439 Ipomoea fistulosa Convulvulaceae Omo-ureuebo Bush morning glory Leaves, twigs Toothache, mouthwash.
Ododo-odo,ododo- Convulsions,purgative,eye
440 Ipomoea involucrata Convolvulaceae oko,alukerese,Duman Morning glory Leaves drops,asthma,arthritis,antipyretic,yellow
kwaadii fever,filariasis,gynaecological diseases,gonorrhoea.
441 Ipomoea mauritiana Convolvulaceae Atewogba, Tanpopo Bush morning glory Whole plant Rheumatism, asthma, dropsy.
442 Irvingia gabonensis Irvingiaceae Oro (Ogbono),Gooron birii Wild mango,bread tree Leaves Spleen Infection.
444 Isolona campanulata Annonaceae Aghako-eze Stem bark Fever, cough, bitharzu
445 Jacaranda spp Bignoniaceae Jacaranda Bark, leaves Venereal diseases, spleen tonic.
447 Jateorhiza macrantha Menispermaceae Atutu Jateorhiza,calumba Leaves, roots,stem Antidote to snake bite, ulcers, wounds, cuts, tonic,aphrodisiac
454 Justicia flava Acanthaceae Odian, Oridun Bankas Whole plant Fungal skin diseases,malaria,stomach disorder,haematuria
456 Kaempfena nigerica Zingiberaceae Resurrection lily Rhizome Mental disorder, hallucinogenic agent
Malaria, Jaundice,anthelmintic,emetic,emmenagogue,skin
458 Khaya ivorensis Meliaceae Oganwo,Ono,Madachi African mahogany Stem, root, barks
diseases,anaemia,arthritis
Measles,yaws,skin diseases,thrush,venereal
460 Klainedoxa gabonensis Irvingiaceae Kanakoro,odudu Klainedoxa Bark,seeds
diseases,chickenpox,toothache,stomachic
464 Lagenaria siceraria Cucurbitaceae Ado,Oba,Duma, Bottle gourd Leaves, seeds, fruit pup Anthelmintic properties, chest pains,purgative
468 Landolphia dulcis Apocynaceae Ibo Sweet landolphia Roots,stem Rheumatism,cough,kidney diseases
Yanrin,
474 Launaea taraxacifolia Compositae Wild lettuce Leaves Yaws, Fracture management.
Yamurin,Nonanbarya
Akika,Okpu,Kekera
Leaves,roots,young Fevers,burns,liver abscess,purgative,amenorrhoea,typhoid
476 Lecaniodiscus cupanioides Sapindaceae kuchi,Kaafi naamaa - lecaniodiscus
shoots,seeds,stembark fever,jaundice,cough, malaria.
zaakii
479 Leonotis nepetifolia Labiatae Agberulori,iku ekun Lion's ears,lion's tail Leaves,roots Wound,skin diseases,emmenagogue,purgative,anthelmintic,tonic
480 Leptadenia hastata Rubiaceae Iran-aji-igbo Leptadenia Root, leaves, flowers Antimicrobials, antispasmodic
Efinrin-gogoro,efinrin-
486 Lippia multiflora Verbenaceae Sweetleaf Whole plant Hypertension,cough,antipyretic,jaundice,sleeping sickness
foromaba
Dotted lancepod,lilac
489 Lonchocarpus sericeus Leguminosae Ipapo,alakiriti,Njassi,Faki Roots, bark Convulsion, skin diseases,laxative
tree
490 Lonicera caprifolum Caprifoliaceae Honey suckle Leaves and flowers Respiratory disorder, expectorant, liver disorder.
492 Lovoa trichilioides Meliaceae Okoko-igbo, Epo-ipa. Walnut Stem bark Yellow fever, cough, stomachache,anthelmintic
493 Ludwigia suffruticosa Onagraceae Ako ewuro odo Water primrose whole plant Purgative,wounds,fevers,anthelmintics,cough
Creeping club
496 Lycopodium cernuum Lycopodiaceae Kujekuje Moss,Lycopodiella Whole plant Malaria, newborn skin management .
cernua
Oju-eja, Jeja,iya-
Tapeworms, ringworm, pimples,
501 Mallotus oppositifolius Euphorbiaceae dudu,orokoro,Kpokokwa,K' Indian kamila Leaves, roots, fruits.
bruises,astringent,anthelmintic,tonic,haemostatic.
afar mutuwa
505 Manniophytum fuluum Euphorbiaceae Ege, Ebumen Root, shoots Bronchitis, cough, gonorrhoea, stomacharche.
506 Mansonia altissima Sterculiaceae Ofun, Otutu Mansonia Stem bark Constipation, leprosy.,aphrodisiac
Skin diseases,cough,purgative,antipyretic,abortifacient,
507 Mareya spicata Euphorbiaceae Uhosa Mareya Leaves,fruits, stem bark
tapeworms
Ranransa,
508 Mariscus alternifolius Cyperaceae Mariscus Stem-bases Gonorrhoea, healing wound
Ikeregun,alubosa eranko
512 Massularia acuminata Rubiaceae Pako-Ijebu Ijebu chewing stick Root, stem bark Aphrodisiac, lumbago, cough, mental sickness.,anticariogenic
513 Matricaria recutita Compositae African chamomile Flower Analgesic, diarrhoea, antiinflammatory, antispasmodic
514 Mauclea vanderguchnii Rubiaceae Opepe-ira/Oro Stem, bark, roots Bathing sick child
Elephantiasis, antiseptic,
520 Melicia excelsa Meliaceae Iroko,Oji Iroko tree Root, latex, bark
nausea,rheumatism,insomnia,abdominal pain, malaria.
521 Mentha piperata Lamiaceae Mintii Peppermint Whole plant Mouth wash,stomachache,chestpains, respiratory infections.
522 Meptunia oleracea Leguminosae Galajin ruwa Whole plant Yellow fever
524 Mezoneuron benthamianum Leguminosae Jenifinrani, amuranju Leaves, stem twigs, roots Gonorrhoea, urethral dischage, anthelmintic.
Ido-apata,
525 Microdesmis puberula Euphorbiaceae Esunsun,edopata,uroko- Microdesmis Bark, seeds, leaves Diarrhoea, dysentery, impotence,enema,wound,eye-drop.
apata,aringo,Ukperi
526 Microglossa abzelii Compositae Leaves, stem Tuberculosis, respiratory disease, cough, sorethroat, arachie.
530 Milletia zechiera Legumonsae Nousu ufo Leaves, stem bark Upper respiratory tact diseases, sorethroat, pains.
Ito,Tuburku,Ajukwu
531 Millettia thonningii Leguminosae Milletia Roots, bark Fever, cough, respiratory ailment,anthelmintic,ophthalmia
okeokpa
532 Mimosa pigra Mimosaceae Ewon agogo,Gumbi Catclaw Mimosa Leaves, seeds Febrile convulsion
Sensitive plant,shame
533 Mimosa pudica Mimosaceae Patanmo,aluro Leaves Guinea worms piles, kidney disease,fistula,boils
plant
534 Mimusops kummel Sapotaceae Emido,Uku Bullet wood Stem bark, seeds Antipyretic,astringent, mouth wash,stomachic
537 Mitragyna inermis Rubiaceae Okobo,Giyeya African Linden Bark Dysentery, leprosy,antipyretic,diuretic,gonorrhoea.
Large-leaved African
543 Momordica foetida Cucurbitaceae Ejirin - lila,Hakayi,Alu-osi Leaves, fruit Diabetes, stomach-ache,laxative,anthelmintic
bitter cucumber
Isirigun, Gbolo-gbolo,
544 Mondia whitei Periplocaceae Mondi Root, leaves, whole plant. Pile, malaria, rubefacient.
Aghuma
545 Monodora brevipes Annonaceae Ako-lakose Fruit, roots, stem Venereal diseases, purgative, urethral stricture.
Dandojee,Akule,Inuwar
549 Morelia senegalensis Rubiaceae Morelia Stem Fever, general debility,fish poison.
bauna
Malaria, diabetes, heart
Oruwo, eruwo,Eze ogu Leaves, stem bark, root
550 Morinda lucida Rubiaceae Brimstone-tree diseases,purgative,emetic,diuretic,jaundice,flatulence, Anti-
,Njisi bark
cancer.
Agbagba,uraye, ewe-
553 Morus mesozygia Moraceae Morus,aiye Leaves Mystic properties,for bathing newborns,sedative.
aye,aye, aremo
554 Mostuea Thomsoni Loganlaceae Roots Aphrodislac, Use for controlling high blood pressure.
Werepe, Cow-hage,cow-itch
555 Mucuna pruriens Leguminosae Hairs on the pods Intestinal worms,genito-urinary diseases.
Esisi,Abbala,Kakara plant,velvet bean
559 Murraya Koenigii Rultaceae Ebafo Curry leaf tree Leaves, Bark, Root Dysentery, Fever, diarrhoea, herpes pains, stimulant.
Roots, exudate,
562 Musanga cecropioides Moraceae Aga, Agbawo,Oro Corkwood,umbrella tree Tapeworms, dysentery, fevers,anthelmintic,cough
leaves,bark
Ado,odo-omode,pani
563 Mussaenda elegans Rubiaceae Mussaenda Bark Astringent
ebi,Ezebwo
Obisere,ewe-
564 Myriantus arboreus Moraceae Myriantus Bark Dysentery,anthelmintics,cough,antitumour
ade,ibishere,Ujuju
Irosun-igbo,
565 Napoleona imperialis Lecythidaceae Irosun,Akbodo,Mabungi,N Napoleona Twigs Asthma, cough,toothache
nekeloche
Egbesi, Gberesi,Tafashiya
rkura - Inner bark,stem Cough,febrile conditions,thrush,jaundice,piles,emetic,menstrual
568 Nauclea latifolia Rubiaceae Nauclea,African peach
ukora,Igiyaa,Nwaohuakon sap,roots,fruits,root-bark disorders,stomach disorders,measles,sore
shi
569 Nelsonia compestria Acanthaceae Damdun-Makiyaya Leaves, juice, twigs Yellow fever, eye inflammation, diarrhoea, schistosomiasis.
571 Nephrolepsis bisserata Nephrolepidaceae Iramu,owuro Fern Whole plant, root Pregnancy booster,dysmenorrhoea toothache.
Dysentery,anthelmintics,cough,antitumour,abortifacient,skin
572 Nerium oleander Apocynaceae Adodo Oleander Leaves,whole plant,roots
diseases,pile.
573 Nesogordonia papaverifera Sterculiaceae Opepe-ira/Oro,Otalo Danta Twigs Dysentery, toothache,pregnancy booster.
575 Nicotiana tabacum Solanaceae Ewe taba,Otaba,taba Tobacco Leaves Ringworm, cold, convulsions, ulcers, nausea,anthelmintic.
Osibata,Bado,Mkpokpome Vomiting,astringent,antiseptic,demulcent,sedative,rheumatic
576 Nymphaea lotus Nymphaeceae Water lily Whole plant
re pains, Anti-tumour.
Ifon,masepe,Igbulu,Gwano Roots, leaves, stem, bark, Yellow fever, jaundice, guinea worm, venereal diseases,mental
579 Olax subscorpioidea Olacaceae Olax,stink ant forest
rafi,Gwaanon raafii twigs disorders,toothache.
Anthelmintics,scabies,filariasis,cough,chest pain,enhances
581 Olyra latifolia Poaceae Iye-etu,Ami Olyra Seeds,roots,leaves
fertility
Jeenu benu,
586 Oxalis corniculata Oxalidaceae Yellow oxalis,wood sorrel Leaves Fever, dysentery,warts, boils.
Patanmo,Oneko,Tsuku
588 Pachira glabra Bombacaceae Epa-boro Guinea peanut,lucky tree Bark,leaves,seeds Stomach disorders,headache, blood tonic
589 Pachypodanturum staudtii Annonaceae Ntoko neto Pepper tree Stem, bark, roots Gastro-intestinal pains, headache, chest pains, verifuge
Jagborokun,rogbo-
590 Palisota hirsuta Commelinaceae Palisota Roots,leaves,stem-twigs. Anaemia, dysentery,cough,toothache,gonorrhoea.
aguntan,Atolo,Ikpere aturu
591 Pallaea schweinfurthii Adeantaceae Cliff-brake fem Rhizome Sore gums, mouth cankery.
Alubosa-Oloko,Hatsin
592 Pancratium trianthum Liliaceae Pancratium lily Bulb Visual hallucination,convulsion,cold.
manoomaa
593 Parinari curatellaefolia Rosaceae Abo-idofun,Rura Rough-skinned plum Roots,leaves,bark Skin infections,antipyretic,anthelmintics,nervous disorders,cough
Malaria,skin
Neou oil tree,ginger
594 Parinari macrophylla Rosaceae Gwasa,putu,Rura Kernels,fruits infections,anthelmintic,antibacterial,cough,purgative,cardiac
bread plum
tonic,eye diseases,astringent.
Igba, Igi-iru West African locust Leaves, bark, seeds, fruit Tonic, wounds, malaria, diabetes,high blood pressure,mental
595 Parkia biglobosa Leguminosae
Dadawa,Ogirili,Dorowa bean, Dadawa tree pulp disorders,astringent,intestinal disorders,obesity,anti-tumour.
598 Passiflora foetida Passifloraceae Nine-nine,Ahe enyi Stinking passion flower Roots,leaves,fruits Hypertension,cough,emmenagogue,antispasmodic,sedative.
Kakansenla, Obi-
Sore throat, leprosy, jaundice, menstrual disorder, sore throat,
Omode,Isu-omode,Itakun- Hippo cola, five
599 Paullinia pinnata Sapindaceae Leaves, seeds, roots black tongue,ophthalmia,dysentery,haemostatic
okere,Ogberi- fingers,water cola
agent,astringent.aphrodisiac, malaria.
akuko,Yatsabiyar
602 Penianthus zenicem Menispermaceae Twigs, root Aphrodisias, wounds, oral hygiene.
Esu-funfun,eesu,esusun-
603 Pennisetum purpureum Poaceae Elephant grass Whole plant Gastro-intestinal disorders,diuretic,mumps
funfun,Achara,Dawarkada
606 Peperomia pellucida Piperaceae Rinrin, renren Sumlako, silver bush Whole plant Convulsions, wounds,mental disorders,hypertension
608 Pericopsis laxiflora Leguminosae Ayan, sedu, egbin,Bafini Pericopsis Bark Oedema,antitumour.
Pia, apoka,Ubebekee,Ube
609 Persea americana Lauraceae Avocado pear Leaves, fruits,seeds Hypertension,malaria,insomnia,gastro-intestinal disorders
oyinbo
610 Petersianthus macrocarpus Lecythidaceae Akasun, Upi Stinkwood Stem twigs Chronic bronchitis,lumbago,headache.
Carminative,stimulant,Vitamin
612 Petroselinum crispum Apiaceae Pasili Parsley Whole plant C,emmenagogue,asthma,diuretic,antipyretic,conjunctivitis,jaundic
e.
613 Phaseolus vulgaris Leguminosae Awuje, Eree,Wake Kidney bean Seeds Antifungal,skin diseases
614 Phaulopsis falcisepala Acanthaceae Apa-Ogbe Phaulopsis Whole plant Wounds, skin parasite, laxative, aphrodisiac
615 Philoxerus vermiculatus Amaranthaceae Amarante bond Leaves Hernia pains, fever, inflammation.
Genito-urinary disorders, cough, asthma, fever,
616 Phoenix dactylifera Palmae Okun, Ekikun,Kijinjiri Date palm Fruits, sap,leaves
gonorrrhoea,demulcent
Arunjeran, Asasa,egungun-
Jaundice, skin diseases,antimicrobials, stomach problems, fever,
618 Phyllanthus muellerianus Euphorbiaceae eja,eegun- Myrobalan Whole plant
cough,insomnia,dysentery.
eja,Kumcii,Egueza
Koropo,
619 Physalis angulata Solanaceae Ground angular cherry Whole plant Fever, asthma, diarrhoea, throat swelling,infertility, malaria.
papo,Putu,Matsarmana
Elephant
621 Phytolacca dodecandra Phytolaccaceae Dere, Osun-erin. tree,allspice,pokeberry,g Young leaves,twig Bilharzia,purgative,emetic,vermifuge
arget,scoke
628 Pisoria aculeata Neyctaginaceae Leaf,stem twigs Venereal diseases, rheumatic, pains.