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description
Species Name FAMILY NAME Local Names Common Names Parts Used Medicinal Use(S)
1 Abelmoschus esculentus Malvaceae Ila,okweje,kubewa Okra,lady's finger Fruit, seedsFevers, gonorrhoea, dysentery, catarrhal
infections,emollient,antispasmodic, tonic.
2 Abrus precatorius Leguminosae
Oju-
ologbo,omisinminsin,mese
nmesen,iwere-jeje,Olorun
yin-
ni,otoberebere,idonzakara
Crab’s eye,rosary
pea,love nut,jequirityRoot, leaves,seeds
Colds,cough, convulsion, rheumatism,
conjunctivitis,contraceptive,antimicrobials,aphrodisiac,ulcer,anae
mia,antidote poison
3 Abutilon mauritianum Malvaceae Furu,kawo African Mallow,thutt Leaves, root Diarrhoea, gonorrhoea,antipyretic,cough,piles
4 Acacia ataxacantha MimosaceaeIhun,ewon-
adele,sarkakiyaa,uke.Benin rope Acacia Young leaves Dysentery,backache
5 Acacia auriculiformis Leguminosae Kasia eleti Earleaf acacia Bark Astringent
6 Acacia nilotica Mimosaceae Baani,booni,gabaruwa Acacia,Egyptian mimosa Fruits,bark,exudate Skin diseases,fungal infections,insomnia,emollient.
7 Acacia sieberiana Mimosaceae Siyi,sie,farakaya AcaciaBark,stem-
twigs,roots,leaves,latexAnti-cancer,antipyretic,astringent,kidney disease,taeniacide
8 Acalypha fimbriata Euphorbiaceae Jinwinini,kandiri Acalypha LeavesSyphilis, asthma,,anthelmintics, ulcers,rheumatism, antimicrobial
& antifungal
9 Acalypha godseffiana Euphorbiaceae Jinwinini Acalypha Leaves, twigs Skin infection, Antimicrobials
10 Acalypha hispida Euphorbiaceae Jiwene, JinwininiCat's tail,chenille
plant,medusa's locksLeaves, twigs Skin rashes, antimicrobial
MEDICINAL PLANTS
11 Acalypha wilkesiana Euphorbiaceae Jiwene, JinwininiCopper leaf, beef steak
plantLeaves,twigs Skin rashes,antimicrobials,flatulence,constipation
12 Acanthospermum hispidum CompositaeDangunro-gogoro
,kaashinyaawoStarburr Leaves,whole plant
Yellow Fever ,tuberculosis,stomach
disorder,cough,purgative,rheumatism,migraine
13 Acanthus montanus Acanthacease
Ahon-ekun,irunmu-
arugbo,inyinyiogwu,ogwud
urunwashihshi
Bear's breech,white's
ginger,leopard's tongueStem-twig, leaves,roots
Syphilis, cough, emetic, urethral discharge,
purgative,boils,anaemia,anthelmintics
14 Achillea millefolium Compositae Yaro
Yarrow,nose-
bleed,sneeze-
wort,millefoil
Flowers,leaves,seeds Haemostatic,wound,astringent,diaphoretic,piles
15 Achyranthes aspera AmaranthaceaeAboro,Abora hakoorin-
maciijiiRough-Chaff herb Leaves,roots
Stomach disorders, Abortion, diarrhoea, dysentery, skin
diseases,Malaria, venereal diseases, haemostatic, cold
16 Adansonia digitata BombacaceaeOse,Igi-
ose,kukaa,kulambaliBaobab Leaves,fruit pulp,bark
Malaria, asthma,diarrhoea, kidney and bladder diseases,
demulcent, prophylactic,antihistaminic,skin
diseases,caries,antimicrobial.
17 Adenia cissampeloides Passifloraceae Arokeke, Godogbo Adenia Leaves, Stem-barkHypertension, nervous disorder, stress, cough, gonorrhoea,
antimicrobial.
18 Adenia venenata Passifloraceae Dodo, Yaga, Arokeke,oti, AkerbiaLeaves, roots, stem-bark,
fruits
Cough, bronchitis,urinary tract infections, fever,stem-pulp is an
aphrodisiac, syphilis,
gonorrhoea,anagelsic,diuretic,hypertension,fish poison
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
21 Aerva lanata AmaranthaceaeEweowo, aje, Efun-
ile,Alhaji,Furfurata,fatumiBhadram,cherula Whole plant
Ulcers, wounds, snake bite, diuretic, purgative, anthelmintic,sore
throat,kidney and bladder stones
22 Afraegle paniculata Rutaceae Sanga Kokodi Leaves,bark,roots Gastro-intestinal disorders, antispasmodic,skin diseases
23 Aframomum granum-paradisi Zingiberaceae Oburo-wawa Afromum lilies Roots Anthelmintics
24 Aframomum melegueta ZingiberaceaeAta-ire,atare,itaye,ose
oji,citta,gyandamaryaji
Alligator pepper,grains of
paradiseLeaves,seeds
Stimulant, smallpox, chicken pox,
stimulant,anthelmintics,wounds,coughs,anaemia,rheumatism,mea
sles,malaria,toothache
25 Aframomum sceptrum Zingiberaceae Oburo-etu,oboro,oguro Bear berry Seeds,leaves Measles,smallpox,lumbago,stimulant.
26 Afrormosia laxiflora LeguminosaeShedun,makarfo,abua
ochaKulkuli Root
Intoxicant, headache, body
pains,headache,ophthalmia,anticonvulsant,rat ovulation blocked
through effect on pituitary gland
27 Afzelia africana LeguminosaeApa-Igbo,
Apa,kawo,akpalataApa,pod mahogany
Root,leaves,stem-
bark,seeds.
Gonorrhoea, stomach
disorders,hernia,lumbago,febrifuge,antiemetic
28 Agelaea obliqua Connaraceae Esura, Okun Horse tamarind Leaves Childbirth (Relaxation of Muscles)
29 Agelenopsis chevaleri Olacaceae Igo Agelenopsis,igo Bark, roots, seeds, leavesConjunctivitis, ring-worm, impotence, purgative, craw-craw, tooth
ache, mumps.
30 Ageratum conyzoides CompositaeImi-esu, ula
ujula,urata,ahenhenGoat weed Whole plant, leaves, root
Wounds, ulcers, craw-craw, digestive disturbance,
diarrhoea,emetic,skin diseases,antipyretic,gonorrhoea,sleeping
sickness,eye wash
31 Alafia barteri Apocynaceae Agbari etuAlafia chewing stick,
guinea-fowl's crestRoots,leaves. Sickle cell anaemia,rheumatic pains,toothache,eye infections
32 Albizia adianthifolia Leguminosae
Banabana
Ayinreta,igbabo,afema,avu
,tsintsiyar,kurmii
Flatcrown albizia Bark Gonorrhoea,night blindness,piles,anthelmintics,cough
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
35 Albizia zygia Leguminosae Ayinre-weere,kurmii Okuro,atanza,siris Bark Arthritis,sprain
36 Alchornea cordifolia EuphorbiaceaeIpa, esinsin,
eepa,bambami,ububoChristmas bush Leaves, stem,bark,twig
Fever, rheumatism,antimicrobials
,diuretic,purgative,toothache,cough,sore,gonorrhoea,insomnia
37 Alchornea laxiflora Euphorbiaceae Pepe, Ijan Three-veined bead string Stem,roots,leavesChewing sticks, venereal diseases,emmenagogue,ring
worm,antioxidant,(leaves traditional wraps for cola nuts).
38 Allamanda cathartica Apocynaceae Ododo-alamanda
Yellow allamanda,angel's
trumpet,butter-
cup,golden trumpet
Roots Antimicrobials,malaria,dysentery,cathartic.
39 Allanblackia floribunda GuttiferaeOrogbo
erin,egba,nkpukpotiriFallow tree
Root, leaves, stem-bark,
fruitMalaria, dysentery, toothache, chicken pox small pox, measles
40 Allium ascalonicum LiliaceaeAlubosa-elewe,albasa
maigoShallot,spring onion Leaves, bulb Convulsion,dysentery.
41 Allium cepa LiliaceaeAlubosa,albasa,yabase,al
basa gudajiOnion Bulb,leaves
Cough,diuretic,anthelmintics,skin diseases,weak erection,anti-
tumour,rubefacient, throat infection.
42 Allium sativum Liliaceae Ayo, ayuu Garlic Bulb
Fever, coughs, asthma, dilated
bronchi.,flatulence,anthelmintic,ringworm,antibiotic,diuretic,emme
nagogue,antimicrobials,blood tonic, Malaria.
43 Allophylus africanus SapindaceaeEekan-ehoro,alarto, odu-
oko,African false currant Leaves, roots, bark Diarrhoea, pile, toothache,anthelmintics,venereal diseases,cough
44 Aloe barteri LiliaceaeEti erin, ida-egun,ida-
orisa,moda.Aloe Leaves
Ringworm,anthelmintics,aphrodisiac,amenorrhoea,cough,skin
infections,astringent,antitumour,pile,fruits for preventing snake
bite,
45 Aloe vera Liliaceae Ahon erin Barbados Aloe Leaves juice
Purgative,guineaworms,hair care,skin
diseases,wound,diabetes,amenorrhoea,breast cancer,immune
booster
46 Alstonia boonei Apocynaceae Awun, ahun,eghu,akpi Stool wood,pattern wood Root, bark, leavesBreast development, filaria worms,anthelmintics, antidote, malaria
fever, yellow fever,anti-periodic
47 Alstonia congensis Apocynaceae Ahun,egbu Stool wood Bark Malaria, astringent, toothache.
48 Alternanthera repens Amaranthaceae Dagunro Joyweed Whole plantDysentery, antimicrobials,dysmenorrhea,filariasis,fracture,joint
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
51 Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae
Tete-elegun-un,
Dagunro,manijingasaya,
inine ogwu
Prickly amaranthus Whole plantAbdominal pain, ulcers,
gonorrhoea.,astringent,menorrhagia,diarrhoea,dysentery,eczema
52 Amaranthus viridis AmaranthaceaeTete-abalaye,tete-
kekere,atite,malan kotshi
Green amaranth,slender
amaranthLeaves,roots
Anthelmintics,dysentery,antispasmodic,diuretic,gonorrhoea,eye
disease.
53 Ambrosia maritima Compositae Matsermama,markarfo Whole plant Syphilis,hypertension,anti-tumour,stimulant
54 Ambrosia maritima Compositae Tutu bidi Leaves Fever, inflammation
55Amorphophallus
dracantioidesAnacardiaceae Gwazar glwa, gaadali Tubers Asthma, piles, snakebite remedy, arrow poison
56 Anacardium occidentale AnacardaceaeKasu,kanju,akwe
olu,okpokpoCashew nut tree Bark, leaf, fruit
Malaria, elephantiasis, leprosy,
ringworms,scurvy,diabetes,warts,anthelmintics,typhoid
fever,caries.
57 Ananas comosus BromeliaceaeOpe-Oyinbo,ekunkun,ehin-
ahun,abarba,nkwe abaPineapple Unripe fruit, juice,ripe fruit Digestive problems,typhoid fever,cough,anthelmintics
58 Anchomanes difformis AraceaeAbirisoko,langbodo,ogirisa
ko,hantsar gada, ojeAnchomanes Roots Diuretics,purgative,gonorrhoea
59 Andira inermis Araceae GwaskaDog almond,bastard
mahoganyBark ,seeds Skin diseases,anthelmintics
60 Aneilema hockii Commelinaceae Godobo-funfun Root Aphrodislac, female infertility.
61 Annona muricata Annonaceae Sharp-sharp Sour sop Leaves,fruit, Fever,dysentery
62 Annona senegalensis AnnonaceaeAbo, Ibobo,gwandar
daji,uburu ocha
African custard
apple,Gwanda-dajiRoot, bark, leaves, seeds
Cancer, dysentery, cough,venereal
diseases,toothache,astringent,anthelmintic,ease labour,eye
drops, tumour out growth,anti-bee sting.
63 Annona squamosa Annonaceae Sharp-sharp,mbugo ago Sweet sop,pineapple tree Leaves,fruit,stem Anaemia, dysentery,abortifacient,ulcer,anti-tumour
64 Anogeissus leiocarpus Combretaceae Ayin,marike,atara Axlewood Bark,leaves,seds Antipyretic,taeniacide,skin diseases
65 Anonidium Manni Annonaceae Ewuro-Igbo Bark Diarrhoea, cough, sores, fever, rheumatism
66 Anthocleista djalonensis Loganiaceae Shapo,kwari Cabbage tree Bark,leavesSkin diseases – rashes and eczema,
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.
70 Antiaris africana MoraceaeOoro, Oriro, Ayo, farin
loko,ojianwu,ajagha -dibia
False iroko,oroo,upas
tree,black
mulberry,bonobo
Stem-bark, root bark,sap Epilepsy,lumbago,skin irritant,purgative,nervous disorders
71 Antidesma venosum Euphorbiaceae Aroro Stem bark Anthelmintics
72 Antigonon leptopus Polygonaceae Coral vine Leaves Antimicrobial.
73 Antrocaryon micraster Anacardiaceae Ifa-Okete, Egin-agbo Leaves, fruit General toxic, laxative, cough, stomachae
74 Apium graveolens Apiaceae Seleri-saladi Celery Whole plantAphrodisiac,emmenagogue,anthelmintics,carminative,antispasmo
dic,stimulant,diuretic,cough
75 Arachis hypogea Leguminosae Epa Ground nut,pea nut Nuts Oil as solvent ,antimicrobials,insomnia
76 Areca catechu Palmae Betel nut NutUrinary tract infection, aphrodisiac, anthelmintic, astingent,
carminative.
77 Argemone mexicana PapaveraceaeEkan-Ekun, Egun-
arugbo,kwarkoro
Mexican poppy,prickly
poppy
Whole plant, latex, roots,
seeds
Jaundice, gonorrhoea, skin
diseases,diuretics,blennorhoea,tapeworms,abscesses
78 Argyreia nervosa Convolvulaceae Elephant creeper Root, leaves. Nervous disorder, skin infection, gonorrhoea, aphrodisiac.
79 Aristida adscensionis Poaceae Oka-olongo,garasa Whole plant Improves lactation
80 Aristolochia ringens Aristolochiaceae Ako-igun,duman dutseeDutchman's pipe, Snake
workLeaves,roots, whole plant.
Guineaworm, skin diseases,typhoid, sores, antidote to snake
poison,emmenagogue,anthelmintics
81 Artemisia afra Compositae Tagargale Whole plant leaves Fevers, vermifuge
82 Artocarpus altilis MoraceaeBere fruit, Berefurutu,
Jaloke.Breadfruit Roots,fruits,wood Fevers,astringent,sedative
83 Asclepias curassavica Asclepiadaceae Rizgar-kurege
Milk weed,wild
ipecauanha,bloodflower,
bastard ipecac
Roots Gastro-intestinal disorders,emetic
84 Asparagus africana Liliaceae Aluki,sarka Asparagus, Aye-kosun Whole plant Antimicrobials,sores,kidney diseases,diuretics.
85 Aspilia africana CompositaeYunyun,uranjilalu,kalankuw
aHaemorrhage plant Leaves, flowers
Haemostatic,cleaning sores, corneal opacities, stomach
disorders,tuberculosis,nervous disorders,guinea-
worm,gonorrhoea,skin rash.
86 Asystasia calyciana Acanthaceae Orole Leaves Skin diseases,weak erection,headache,childhood yaws
87 Asystasia gangetica Acanthaceae Lobiiri,inana,NtiaturuSenegal tea tree,orange
hawkweed,chinese violetWhole plant
Antidote for snake bite,astringent,antipruritic,piles,urethral
discharge,analgesic properties,antifungal,urological disorders
88 Aulacocalyx jasminiflora Rubiaceae Ogbondo Twigs Toothache
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.
91 Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Eke-oyibo, Dongo-yaro Neem tree Leaves, stem bark, seedsMalaria, jaundice,syphilis,anthelmintics, skin
disease,eczema,ringworm,emetic,laxative,sore throat
92 Bacopo monnifera Scrophulariaceae Thyme leaves Whole plant Cough, catarrh, bronchitis, diarrhoea.
93 Balanites aegyptiaca Zygophyllaceae Budare, aduuwaZachun oil tree,Desert
dateRoots, fruits,seeds,bark. Anthelmintics, skin diseases,antipyretic,emetic
94 Bambusa vulgaris Poaceae Oparun,Atosi Bamboo Leaves,young shootsGonorrhoea,abortifacient,a,nthelmintics,emmenagogue,skin
rashes of HIV/AIDS
95 Bandeiraea simplicifolia Leguminosae Kporekpo Leaves, bark Urinary disorder, cancerous growth.
96 Baphia nitida Papilionaceae Irosun,Majigi,Ufie,Aboshi Cam wood Leaves, bark, roots,twigsConstipation, skin diseases, venereal
diseases,ringworm,enema,flatulence,smallpox
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
100 Bauhinia rubescens Caesalpiniaceae Jinga Root Fever, dysentery.
101 Bauhinia variegata Caesalpiniaceae Variegated Bauhinia Root, leaves, bark Skin diseases, arthelmintic, syphilis, astringent, alterative.
102 Berlinia grandiflora CaesalpiniaceaeApado,abaa,Dokar
rafi,UbubaBark Ease labour, gastro-intestinal disorders
103 Bidens pilosa CompositaeAbere-Oloko, Omo
langanran
Black jar,spanish
needles,beggar's
tick,hairy beggarticks
Flowers, leaves,whole
plant
Diarrhoea, abdominal disorders,enema,
rheumaticism,coughs,anaesthetic,ease labour,antipyretics,caries
104 Bixa orellana Bixaceae Osun-buke,ulla,Ufie
Bixa,arnatto dye
plant,ornatus,arnatoo,lips
tick plant.
Fruits,seeds Malaria, fever,astringent,kidney diseases,skin diseases.
105 Blepharis maderaspatensis Acanthaceae Ewe-asaju, ewe-isaju Whole plant Snake-bite antidote
106 Blighia sapida Sapindaceae Isin,Okpu ulla,Gwanja kusa Akee apple Leaves, bark, fruitMalaria, migraine, dysentery,ease labour,hypoglycaemic
agent,(note that coat is poisonous).
107 Blighia unijugata Sapindaceae Ako-isin Blighia Roots,leaves,stem-bark Diabetes,antipyretic,postnatal haemorrhage
108 Blumea auria Compositae Whole plant Antipyretic and gastro-intestinal problem
109 Blumea perrottetiana Compositae Aruntaba, Eru-tabaIkulu,isajeje,ngai
camphosLeaves, roots,whole plant Pains,jaundice,malaria,anthelmintics,ulcer,dysentery
110 Boerhaavia diffusa Nyctaginaceae
Etiponla,
Olowojeja,Baabaa
juji,Akandom,Azeigwa
Hogweed Whole herb
Skin diseases, small pox, jaundice,
gonorrhoea,diuretic,asthma,cough,antipyretis, (test for
pregnancy, through the itching of palm),scabies,yaws,jaundice
111 Bombax buonopozense Bombaceae
Eso,
Olokododo,ponpola,Gurjiy
a,akpe,Ape otokoro
Akata,red silk cotton tree Bark,leaves,fruits,flowers. Stomachache, blood tonic,emmenagogue,emollient
112 Borassus aethiopum PalmaeAgbon-olodu, agbon-
onidu,uburu,ubiri.African fan Palm Roots,juice of nut Respiratory disorders,asthma,headache
113 Borreria ocymoides Rubiaceae Irawo-ile,Otete Leaves, root, whole plant Gonorrhoea, astringent, skin infection.
114 Borreria verticillata RubiaceaeIrawo ile,Uniedi,Damfark'
amiAfrican borreria Leaves, roots
Gonorrohea, skin
diseases,dysentery,antibilharzia,abortifacient,diuretics,anti-
leprosy
115 Boscia senegalensis Capparidaceae Anza Leaves, fruit, rootMalaria, jaundice, wound, stomachache, aphrodisiac, venereal
diseases, diabetes.
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.
118 Boswellia spp Burseraceae Juguuhi Bark Anti snake venom
119 Brassica oleracea var capitata Cruciferae Kabeji Cabbage,sea cabbage Leaves,seeds Antimicrobial,skin diseases.
120 Bridelia ferruginea EuphorbiaceaeIra, ira odan, ira
eju,Kirni,Ola,okukuu.Ira Leaves, bark,roots,fruits
Insomnia,antipyretic, general care in
children,diabetes,antibacterials,dysentery,mouth
wash,gonorrhoea
121 Bridelia micrantha Euphorbiaceae Isa,asa,Oga ofia,Edede Mitzeeri sweetberry Leaves, roots,bark Laxative, young leaves chewed for headache,migraine.
122 Brillantaisia nitens Acanthaceae Ogwumadibia Leaves Diarrhoea
123 Brillantaisia patula Acanthaceae Owo Brillantaisia LeavesYaws,diarrhoea,ease labour,dysmenorrhoea,chest
pain,convulsion
124 Brucea antidysenterica Simaroubaceae Root bark Cancer, dysentery
125 Brunfelsia uniflora Solanaceae Roots Aphorodisiacs
126 Bryophyllum pinnatum Crassulaceae Eru-odundun,abomodaResurrection plant,life
plantLeaves,roots,,leaf sap
Cough,diarrhoea,dysentery,wounds,fever,sedatives,diuretic,absc
esses,antifungal,epilepsy, antimicrobial, anticancer.
127 Bryoria africana Cucurbitaceae Roots Purgative
128 Brysocarpus coccineus Connaraceae
Amuje wewe, ade,Kimbar
maharbe,Oka abole,Mgba
apepea
Crimson thyme Root, leavesJaundice, pile, gonorrhoea,venereal disease,impotence,anti-
tumour,ulcer
129 Buchholzia coriacea Sterculiaceae Uworo, obi-ata Wonderful kola Fruit,barkAntimicrobials, respiratory disorders,dysmenorrhoea,
ulcer,fibroid,chest pains,anthelminthics
130 Burkea africana Caesalpiniaceae Apasa, orusi Burkea,wild seriga Bark, twigs Septic sores, headache,astringent
131 Bursoma abyssinica Melianthaceae Stem-bark Anthelmintic, cathartic.
132 Butea frondosa Papilionaceae Flame of the forestLeaves, Bark, Flowers,
seeds
Aphorodisiac, astringent, diuretic diabetes, leucorrhoea,
antiseptic anthelmintic, cough, cold.
133 Butyrospermum paradoxum SapotaceaeEmi-emi,
emi,Osisi,Ka'danya
Shea butter
tree,Vitellaria
paradoxa,Kadanya.
SeedsNasal decongestion and cattarhal
condition,anthelmintic,hypertension,diuretic.
134 Caesalpinia bonduc Leguminosae AyooBonduc nut,physic nut,
yellow nickerRoots,leaves,seeds Fever,anthelmintics,respiratory diseases
135 Caesalpinia cristata Caesalpiniaceae Bonduc nut, fever nut Leaves, roots, seeds Antipyretic, anthelmintic, astringent, asthma, colic.
136 Caesalpinia pulcherima Leguminosae Eko-omode Pride of Barbados Bark,leaves,seeds Purgative,emollient,abortifacient,emmenagogue.
137 Cajanus cajan Leguminosae Otili,Orela,viovio Pigeon pea Leaves, seedsSmallpox,chickenpox,diuretic,laxative,haemostatic,astringent,mea
sles,mouth wash.
138 Caladium bicolor Araceae Eje-JesuChrist plant,heart of
JesusLeaves,rhizome. Topical application for boils,wound,ulcer,purgative,convulsion
139 Calapogonium mucunoides Leguminosae Apalofa,Agbiri Crab grass Leaves Diarrhoea, skin infection.
140 Calendula officinalis Compositae Ododo-Maria Marigold Leaves,roots Ulcer,astringent
141 Calliandra haematocephala Leguminosae Tude,ule Calliandra Leaves Antimicrobials
142 Calliandra portoricensis Leguminosae Tude,ule,Oga,Mbuceioro Corpse awakener Leaves,twigs,rootsFevers,convulsions,breast engogement,stomach
disorders,purgative,amenorrhoea,headache,lumbago
143 Caloncoba echinata Flacourtiaceae Ntuebi Caloncoba,GorliBark,roots,seeds,stem
exudateSkin infections
144 Caloncoba glauca Flacourtiaceae Kakandika,pomuseghe Caloncoba Seeds, root, bark, leaf Leprosy, skin lesions,pustular skin eruptions,migraines
145 Calophyllum inophyllum GuttiferaeAlexandrian laurel, Dillo
oil treeLeaves, bark, oil Eye infection, migraine, astringent, ulcers, gonorrhoea.
146 Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae Bomubomu,TumfatiyaGiant milk weed,sodom
appleLeaves, root, bark,latex.
Diarrhoea, dysentery, elephantiasis, leprosy,chronic
eczema,ringworm,cough,diaphoretic,emetic,asthma,abortifacient,
convulsion,antipyretic.
147 Canarium schweinfurthii Burseraceae
Origbo,
Paapo,agbabubu,atile,
Mbiji
African elemi,aiele,bush
candle treeBark Black tongue, round worm, gonorrhoea,stomach disorders
148 Canavalia ensiformis Leguminosae Ponpondo, sese-nla Sword bean,horse bean Seed Antibiotic, antiseptic
149 Canna indica CannaceaeIdodo,ido,Gwangwama,Ab
erekanwoIndian shot Leaves Asthma, Malaria
150 Cannabis sativa Cannabinaceae Igbo Indian Hemp
Leaves, female
inflorescence,seeds,stem-
twigs.
Diarrhoea, sores, migraine, whooping
cough,sedative,dandruff,lice,gonorrhea,dyspepsia
151 Canthium glabriflorum Rubiaceae Ajelora,Igi elera,Eze Stem,roots,leaves Cough,mental disorders
152 Capparis thonningii Cappararaceae Ekan-awodi, ewon ekiri Caper bush,kanthar Root Fever, headache, mental disorder,aphrodisiac,cough.
153 Capraria biflora Scrophulariaceae Root Antifungal agent.
154 Capsicum annuum Solanaceae
Ata
rodo,sombo,tatase,Ose
oyinbo
Bell pepper Fruits,seeds Carminative,stimulant,Vitamin C
155 Capsicum frutescens SolanaceaeAta wewe,ata-eiye,Ose
mkpe,TaashiChili pepper,bird pepper Fruits,seeds
Fevers, dysentery,stimulant,carminative, malaria, ingredient of
some herbal recipes.
156 Carapa procera MeliaceaeIrere, Agogo,abo-
oganwo,NkwoMonkey cola,crabwood Bark, seeds, leaves Purgative, ringworms, boils,rheumatic pains,antipyretic
157Cardiospermum halicacabum
.Sapindaceae
Shaworo,
erapoo,Mpikpo,Fadama,G
arafunin
Baloon vine, heart
seed,balsam appleLeaves, root
Skin eruption, piles, rheumatism, syphilitic
sores,gonorrhea,ameorrhoea,emetic,nervous disorders
158 Carica papaya Caricaceae Ibepe,Ojo,gwanda Paw paw Leaves, seeds, fruits
Gonorrhoea, syphilis,amoebic
dysentery,roundworms,abortifacient,emmenagogue,diabetes,med
icinal recipes,papain enzyme as meat
tenderizer,convulsion,mental disorder, malaria.
159 Carissa edulis Apocynaeae Bagozaki Roots, fruits Expectorant, abortifacient, venereal diseases
160 Carpha procera CyperaceaeAgogo-igun, Apari-
Igun,ogberi-akukoBark Febrifuge, anthelmintic, appetizer, antiperiodic, purgative.
161 Carpodinus dulcis Apocynacee Whole plant Galactagogure
162 Carpolobia lutea PolygalaceaeOsunsun,Uziza,Aghba -
awaCattlestick Leaves, bark Rheumatism,aphrodisiac,toothache
163 Casearia barteri Samydaceae Ukpakuzon Stem, twig, bark Toothache, Oral hygeine
164 Cassytha filiformis LauraceaeOmoniginigini,omonigele-
gele,sulunwahi.Devil's gut,parasitic vine Stem twigs Anthelmintics, antimicrobials, antifungal
165 Casuarina equisetifolia CasuarinaceaeAustralian pine,horse-tail
treeLeaves Antipyretic,salt tolerant tree
166 Catharanthus roseus Apocynaceae Apabida pupa Rose perinwinkle Leaves,whole plantDiabetes, hypertension, antileukaemic properties,
antitumour,dysentery,menorrhagia
167 Ceiba pentandra Bombacaceae Araba,egungun,Rimii,AkpuWhite silk cotton
tree,kapok,fuma
Flowers, leaves,
bark,exudate.
Diabetes, fever,
gonorrhoea,emollient,syphilis,emetic,astringent,demulcent,asthm
a,diabetes,menorrhagia
168 Celastrus indica Celastraceae Ponju-owiwi Bittersweet Roots,leaves,twigs Antimicrobial,anthelmintics,asthma,malaria
169 Celastrus paniculatus Celastraceae Mawo Olule Staff tree Bark,roots Abortion
170 Celastrus senegalensis Celastraceae Isepolohun Bittersweet Leaves, stem rootDysentery, oedemas, gonorrhoea, cancer, gastrointestinal
troubles,vermifuge,mouth wash,laxative,aphrodisiac.
171 Celosia argentea Amaranthaceae
Soko-
yokoto,Erimonu,Fara -
alayatu
Cockscomb Leaves, seeds Skin diseases, diarrhoea,,antiscorbutic,anthelmintic
172 Celosia laxa AmaranthaceaeMarugbo sanyantan,
Ajemawofo,MannafaaCelosia Leaves Antiscorbutic, purgative
173 Celosia trigyna Amaranthaceae Ajefowo,ajitan Celosia Leaves Anthelmintics,diuretic,astringent,chest pains,emmolient,sore
174 Celtis mildbraedii UlmaceaeIta-gidi, uta, ewon-
agogo,Aziza
African Celtis, African
hackberry,beaverwood,o
bia,nettle tree
Root Arthritis,fever,dysmenorrhoea.
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.
180 Cercestis afzelii Araceae Cercestis Leaves, Stem-bark Purgative.
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.
183 Chromolaena odorata CompositaeAkintola
,Awolowo,ObiarakaraSiam weed Leaves,stem-twigs
Antimicrobial, dysentery, headache,malaria
fever,toothache,haemostatic,skin diseases.
184 Chrozophora senegalensis Euphorbiaceae Leaves Astringent, anthelmintics, rheumatism.
185 Chrysanthellum indicum Compositae Abilere, Oyigi Indian crysanthemum Whole plant Boils, fever, gonorrhoea, jaundice, heart-trouble,insecticide.
186Chrysanthemum cinerariae
foliumCompositae Pyrethrum Flower heads, leaves Fever, wounds, general debility, insecticide.
187 Chrysobalanus ellipticus Roseaceae Ikatee,AwonriwonChrysobalanus,coco-
plumLeaves, roots Diarrhoea
188 Chrysophyllum albidum Sapotaceae Osanbalumo, Agbalumo African star apple Bark, leaves Fever,stomachaches,antiperiodic
189 Cinchona officinalis Rubiaceae Quinine tree Bark Malaria,anthelmintics, antibacterial.
190 Cinnamomum Zeyianiam Lauraceae Cinnamon Bark, leaves, oilAromatic, astringent, typhoid fever, antimicrobial nauseae,
vomiting, menorrhagia.
191 Cissampelos owariensis Menispermaceae Ewe jokoje,Damargaji Lungwort,velvet leaf Roots,whole plantLung diseases,emmenagogue,antipyretic,diuretic,skin
diseases,blood tonic
192 Cissus quadrangularis Vitaceae Ogbakiiki,Da'ddori Stemmed vine Tuber,stem Caries,dysmenorrhoea,urinary disorders
193 Citrullus colocynthis Cucurbitaceae Egusi bara
Bitter
gourd,colocynth,vine of
sodom,bitter apple.
Seeds,whole
plant,roots,fruit pulp.
Antimicrobials,purgative,anthelmintics,head lice,bladder
stone,contraceptive.
194 Citrullus lanatus Cucurbitaceae Egusi-baara Water melon,cow melon Seeds, leaves,fruits,pulpWomb expeller, diuretic, cystitis, malaria, leucorrhoea,
gonorrhoea,hypertension,whitlow.
195 Citrus aurantifolia Rutaceae
Osan-
wewe,Dankabuya,Afotanta
,Epe nkirisi
Lime,swing Leaves, stem, root, fruit
Fever, jaundice,antimicrobials abdominal ulcer,
gonorrhoea,carminative,hypertensive recipe,flavouring
agent,measles,cough,toothache,anthelmintics,scurvy.
196 Citrus aurantium Rutaceae
Osan, orombo-
igun,gangan,Olomaoyibo,B
abbaan leemu
Bitter orange,sour
orangeJuice, roots, oil
Cough, sore throat,
stomachache,anthelmintics,malaria,carminative,typhoid fever.
197 Citrus limon RutaceaeOsan-laimu,oroma-
nkirir,Babban leemuiLemon Fruits,leaves,bark,roots Antipyretic,cold,stomachic
198 Citrus paradisi Rutaceae Osan gerepu, osan paya. Grape fruitRind/external
coat,seeds,fruitAntimicrobials,diabetes,astringent,emollient,demulcent, malaria.
199 Citrus sinensis Rutaceae Osanmimu, orombo didun Sweet orange Twigs,stem bark,fruitsDysentery, fever, headache,antimicrobial
agent,anthelmintics,toothache,antiscorbutic
200 Clappertonia ficifolia Malvaceae Bolobolo Bolobolo Leaves,roots Cough
201 Clausena anisata RutaceaeOboku, agbasa, atari-
obukoClausena Leaves, roots,bark
Cough, cold, abdominal pain, asthma, bronchitis,dysentery,
arthritis,lumbago,malaria,anthelmintics,laxative,toothache.
202 Cleidon gaponicum Euphorbiaceae Twigs Toothache
203 Cleistopholis paterns Annonaceae Apako Salt and oil tree Leaves,barkCoughs,anthelmintics,antipyretic,respiratory
diseases,tuberculosis,purgative
204 Cleome ciliata Capparaceae Akuya-aaja, EkuyaWild mustard,cat's
whiskersLeaves, seeds
Earache, convulsions, sores,
wounds,boils,anthelmintic,carminative,suppuration.
205 Cleome gynandra Capparaceae Ekuye, ekuya,ipiyaBastard Mustard,cat's
whiskersLeaves, seeds
Rheumatism,
headache,disinfectant,earache,neuralgia,anthelmintic,ease
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
208 Clerodendrum umbellatum Verbenaceae Leaves Wounds, cut.
209 Clerodendrum volubile Verbenaceae Dagba Leaves, roots Venereal diseases, astringent, topical application, vermifuge.
210 Clitoria ternatea Leguminosae Butterfly pea Roots,leaves,seeds Gonorrhoea,purgative,diuretic,ulcer
211 Cnestis ferruginea Connaraceae
Akara aje, omu-
aja,esise,elemesan,Amun
keta
Short pod,alum plantFruits, seeds, leaves,
root,bark
Snake bite, eyedrops, migraine, gonorrhoea,
madness,laxative,sore throat,pyorrhoea,stabilise pregnancy,oral
infections
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
216 Cochlospermun tinctorium Cochlospermaceae Sewetu,Balagande Cotton plant Whole plant,seedsJaundice,dysmenorrhoea,gastro-intestinal disorders, vaginal
discharge,bilharzia,antimicrobials.
217 Cocos nucifera Palmae Agbon,Kwakwar,Ake babe Coconut Palm Bark, root, nuts
Bronchitis, liver ailments,migraine,emollient, scabies,
dysentery,antiseptic,toothache,uterine diseases,hair loss,liver
ailment,diuretic,anthelmintic,laxative
218 Cocparnus pendulus Menispermaceae Roots Antipyretic
219 Coffea arabica Rubiaceae Kofi,Gahwa Coffee Kernels Stimulant, rheumatism,diuretic
220 Coix lacryma-jobi PoaceaeAje,aka-ila,agbala-
maria,ido-onisekereJob's tear Roots,fruits,seeds
Diuretic,anthhelmintics,asthma,stimulant,cicatrizant,irregular
menstruation,conjunctivitis.
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
226 Colocasia esculenta AraceaeKoko,kokofun,koko-
ibile,GwambaCocoyam,wild taro Tuber,leaves Anaemia,wounds,rheumatism,poison antidote
227 Combretum glutinosum Combretaceae Kattakara Leaves childhood fevers,milk preservative.
228 Combretum grandiflous Combretaceae ikedike Leaves jaundice, galactogogue, cholagogues.
229 Combretum mucronatum Combretaceae Ogan,Ogolo,Fara geza Combretum Leaves, rootWounds, cough,
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
232 Commelina diffusa CommelinaceaeItopere,godogbo-
odo,Obogy,Balasa
Day flower,small blue
flower,commelinaLeaves, whole plant
Yellow fever, oedema, sore,
boils,itch,headache,backache,pregnancy promotion
233 Commiphora africana Burseraceae Turari,Dashi,Biskiti Myrrh Roots, fruit
Whooping cough, bronchitis,
stimulant,carminative,demulcent,astringent,expectorant,stimulant,
emmanagogue,menorrhoea,leprosy
234 Connarus africanus Connaraceae seed, root bark Anthelmintic, astriagent
235 Conyza canadensis Compositae
Canadian Flea-
bane,horsebane,pride
weed,horse weed
Whole plantGonorrhoea, diarrhoea, genital diseases, dysentery,
haemostatic, insect repellant, anti-bacterial activity
236 Conyza sumatrensis Compositae Olowojeja Conyza whole plant Antipyretic,asthma,tuberculosis
237 Copaifera mildbraedii Leguminosae Ovbia-leke Copaiva,copaiba Fruits,seeds Cathartic,diuretic,stimulant
238 Corchorus olitorus Tiliaceae Ewedu,Laaloo,Ahihiara Jute plant Leaves, seeds, rootFever, worms, diarrhoea,
abscesses,demulcent,antiperiodic,anthelmintic,astringent,asthma
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
241 Corynanthe pachyceras Rubiaceae Ako idagbon Corynanthe yohimbe Leaves, root, stem bark
Mental problems, impotence,
anaesthesia,aphrodisiac,antipyretic,local anasthesia,mental
problem
242 Cosmos sulphureus Asteraceae Ododo-imiesuYellow cosmos,sulphur
cosmosLeaves, flowers Antimicrobial,wounds,astringent,colourant.
243 Costus afer Zingiberaceae
Ireke - Omode,tete-
eegungun,Opate,Kaki
zuwa
Ginger lily Stem, roots, fruit,juice
Coughs, diabetes, rheumatic swellings,
cuts/sores,diuretic,diabetic,antiarthritic
property,malaria,jaundice,gonorrhoea,bilharzia,anti-snake.
244 Coula edulis Olacaceae udi, ivanlegbe Kernel, bark Dysentery, stomach disorder, skin diseases.
245 Courbonia virgata Capparaceae Kumkum Courbonia Roots,fruits,leaves Stimulant,chest pains,cough
246 Crassocephalum crepidioides Compositae Efo eboloVelvet plant,ebolo,red-
flower ragleafWhole plant, roots, leaves. Indigestion, colic, flatulence, headache, breast-cancer.
247 Crassocephalum rubens Compositae Ebire Ebire,ebolo Leaves,roots Earache,carious tooth,breast cancer,stomachache
248 Craterispermum laurinum Rubiaceae Ozoh Alum bark Inner bark,leaves
Gonorrhoea,
schistosomiasis,vermifuge,fever,aphrodisiac,malaria,jaundice,ey
e trouble
249 Crateva adansonii Capparaceae
Eegun-
orun,taniya,ajanaka,Ungud
udu,Amakarode
Garlic pear Leaves, bark Tonic, stomachache, antipyretic,rubefacient,urinary disorders
250 Crescentia cujete Bignoniaceae Igi igba,igisogba Calabash tree,gourd tree Fruits Receptacle for herbal medicines
251 Crinum glaucum Amaryllidaceae Isu meri Crinum lily,spider lily bulb,flower-stalksAntimicrobial,purgative,rubefacient,cough,anti-allergic
properties,female fertility
252 Crinum jagus AmaryllidaceaeObase, Ogede-Odo,Ede
obase, Albasar kwadiFrest crinum, poison bulb Bulb, Leaves
Chronic cough, tuberculosis,
rheumatism,emetic,whitlow,anthelmintics,purgative,rubefacient
253 Crossopteryx febrifuga Rubiaceae AyeyeSandcrown berry,crystal
barkRoot, stem bark Fever, gastrointestinal&respiratory disorders.
254 Crotalaria retusa LeguminosaeKoropo,alatunse,saworo,Y
ara, AkidimuoRattle box,rattle pea
Root, seeds, juice of
pods,leaves.Fever, cirrhosis, liver lesions, dysentery,colic,vermifuge
255 Croton lobatus Euphorbiaceae Eru,Namijin-zaakii bansaa Cascarilla Root, bark, leavesGuinea worm, convulsions, skin diseases.rheumatic pain, urinary
disorder,purgative
256 Croton penduliflorus Euphorbiaceae Aworoso Croton,Turk's cap Seeds,whole plant.Constipation,general debility,diuretics,arthritis,purgative,anti-
tumour
257 Croton zambesicus Euphorbiaceae Ajekobale bushveld Leaves,twigs Piles,gonorrhoea,arthritis,diarrhoea,impotence,
258 Cryptolepia sanguinolenta Periplocaceae Root, stemAntipyretic, antibacterial, urinary infections, gastrointestinal
disorder, rheumatism.
259 Cryptostegia grandiflora Apocynaceae Leaves, latex Fungi infection, heart problem.
260 Cucumeropsis manni Cucurbitaceae Itoo, eyen Leaves Milk laxative
261 Cucumis melo Cucurbitaceae Baara-ekate,Gurji Melon,musk melon Leaves, root Fungal diseases, emetic,purgative,gonorrhoea.
262 Cucumis prophetarum Cucurbitaceae ruit pulp Vermifuge
263 Cucurbita maxima Cucurbitaceae Elegede,apala,Kabeewaa Melon-pumpkin Seeds,fruits. Tapeworm, diuretic, taenicide, otitis,utensils.
264 Cucurbita pepo CucurbitaceaeElegede,Ogbogolo,Kabew
a,gboro.
Pumpkin,gourd,vegetable-
marrowSeeds, leaves,fruits,pulp
Urinary complaints,
cathartic,taenicide,diuretic,demulcent,anthelmintics,boils,burns,an
ti-tumour.
265 Culcasia scandens Araceae Agunmona LeavesSkin disease,anaesthetic,stomachache,pregnancy
booster,venereal disease
266 Curculigo pilosa Hypoxidaceae Epakun,Dooyar kureegee African crocus RootsLeaukaemia,gonorrhoea,cough,purgative,astringent,aphrodisiac,
demulcent
267 Curcuma longa Zingiberaceae Gangamu, laali pupa Turmeric TubersJaundice, eye wash, skin diseases, vermifuge,yellow
fever,ringworm,anti-tumour,antimicrobials,carminative,malaria
268 Cuscuta australis Convolvulaceae
Mologinigini,ganagana,omi
nsinminsin-
gogoro,Soyyaya
Dodder, devil’s root Whole plantLaxative, kidney, liver disease,
sores,laxative,astringent,anthelmintic,measles
269 Cyathula prostrata AmaranthaceaeShawere pepe,
Tanaje,K'arangiya kusuPasture weed Whole plant Ringworms, scabies, gonorrhoea, dysentery,rheumatism.
270 Cylicodiscus gabonensis Leguminosae Olosan, Aja-igi Denya,okan Bark Diarrhoea, dysentery
271 Cymbopogon citratus Poaceae Kooko-oba,Acharaehi Lemon grass Leaves, rootsMalaria, cough, sprains, lumbago, stomach tonic, stimulant,
cold,diaphoretic,diuretic,refrigerant,ringworm
272 Cynara scolymus Compositlae Kharsuf Whole plantDiuretic, liver diseases, anti-atherosderotic, use as sugar
substitute
273 Cynodon dactylon GraminaeKapet garassi,Buntun
kudaaBahama grass,dub grass Leaves, root
Venereal diseases, astringent, haemostatic, urinary infection,
wounds.
274 Cyperus esculentus Cyperaceae Ofio, omu,Aya aya
Nut grass, tiger
nut,papyrus,yellow
nutsedge.
Whole plantTo induce vomiting,diuretic,anthelmintics,carminative,menstrual
disorders.
275 Cyrtosperma senegalense Araceae Ope-igbo,igooha Swamp-arum Leaves,rhizome,fruits Cough,ease labour,astringent,ulcer,gonorrhoea.
276 Dacryodes edulis Burseraceae Elemi,ubeNative pear,African
plum,bush butter treeBark, leaves,fruits.
Jiggars,skin diseases, acute
malaria,anthelmintics,astringent,wounds,clearing pregnancy
stretch marks,elephantiasis.
277 Dalbergia lactea Leguminosae Ojiji, abinrere Flat bean Bark, stem-dust Pimples,anthelmintic,ease labour
278 Dalbergia saxatilis LeguminosaeOgundu, Paran,runhun
zaki,ObunziziFlat bean Leaves, bark, roots Cough, small pox, skin lesions, bronchial ailments,toothache
279 Dalbergiella welwitschii LeguminosaeEmosho-elemosoo,emeso-
igangan, afoso,West African black wood Stem, twigs, roots, leaves Bronchial ailments,purgative,anthelmintic,menstrual disorder.
280 Daniellia oliveri LeguminosaeIya,Kadaura,Ozabwa,
Maje
African copaiba,balsam
tree,niger-copal,maajeGum, bark
Dysentery, diarrhoea, toothache,urinary infection,astringent,tooth
ache
281 Daniellia thurifera Leguminosae Iya Frankincense tree Stem-wood dust Scabies
282 Datura metel SolanaceaeApikan,Ajegun-
eegun,gegemu,Furenjuuji
Devil's trumpet,hairy
thorn appleLeaves Ashma,venereal diseases,convulsion.
283 Datura stramonium Solanaceae
Apikan, ododo-
omode,zakami suturamai
rawiya,Myaramuo
Stink weed,thorn
apple,devil's
trumpet,jimson-weed
Leaves, seeds, root
Asthma, cough, astringent,aphrodisiac,mental
disorders,gonorrhoea,lumbago,neuralgic,insomnia,anodyne,sedat
ive,antispasmodic
284 Deinbollia pinnata Sapindaceae Ogiri-egba, Ekusi-Oloko Water willow Leaves, root Cough, bronchial asthma.,aphrodisiac
285 Delonix regia Leguminosae Seke seke,ayin. flame of the forestLeaves,bark,seeds,flower
sDiuretic,anthelmintics,astringent,leucorrhoea
286 Dennettia tripetala Annonaceae Igbere,Nmimi Pepperfruit Fruit,leaves,stem-twigs. Insect repellant,fever,cough,toothache,stimulant
287 Desmodium adscendens LeguminosaeEpa-
ile,aberodefe,NbasiokuDesmodium Leaves, whole plant
Constipation, convulsions, gonorrhoea, syphilis, bronchial
asthma,spermcount enhancer.
288 Desmodium gangeticum Leguminosae Ewe-emo Leaf, rootAstringent, urinary disorder, broachi infection, fever, chest
infection.
289 Detaruyn nucricaroyn Leguminosae Taura, Ogbogbo Bark, leaves Wounds, ulcers
290 Dialium guineense LeguminosaeAwin,Icheku,Tsamiyar
kurmi
Black tamarind,tumble
treeLeaves, fruit, bark, twigs Fever, coughs, bronchitis, toothache,astringent, diuretic
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
293 Dichrostachys cinerea LeguminosaeKara, Ajagboluti,Ami
ogwu,Dundu
West African sickle
bush, Princess's
earrings
Bark, root, latexFever, stomachache,
toothache,diuretic,astringent,anthelmintics,scald,sores
294 Dicoma sessiliflora Compositae Doda Dicoma Whole plant Antipyretic,aphrodisiac,cough,stomachache
295 Digitaria horizontalis PoaceaeAriran, eeran,Karanin
dawakiCrab grass,sourgrass Whole plant Nervous problem,enhancing memory
296 Dioclea reflexa Leguminosae Agbarin, epe, arin Dioclea,bull's eye Seed Asthma,head lice,dandruff,stimulant.
297 Dioscorea bulbifera DiscoreaceaeIsu-emina,emina,isu-
ahun,Dooyar bisa
Air potato,aerial potato
yamTuber
Mystic
properties,diarrhoea,dysentery,constipation,anthelmintics,antidot
e for snake and scorpion venom,coughs,mental
problems,diabetes,weak erection,breast
enlargement,fever,rheumatism,antimicrobials.
298 Dioscorea dumetorum Dioscoreaceae Esuru,gudugudu,Gursami
Wild yellow yam,African
bitter yam,three-leaved
yam.
Tubers, leavesColic, abdominal, vomiting, analgesic,skin disorders,psychic
trouble,malaria,ease labour,anti-bilharzia.
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.
301 Diospyros mespliforimis Ebenaceae Ige,igidudu,Kalwaa Ebony tree Root bark, stem bark
Bilharzia, diarrhoea,
antibacterial,anthelmintic,astringent,abortifacient,fertility
regulation
302 Discoglypremna caloneura Euphorbiaceae Akikaagba, Ogwilaki Seeds Gastrointestinal disorder, catharsis, abortion, purgative.
303 Dissotis rotundifolia Melastomataceae Awede,AjagunmorasinChickweed,starwort,star
weed,Whole plant
Venereal diseases,
coughs,antimicrobials,conjunctivities,haemostatic,weight
control,diuretic,asthma,ulcer.
304 Dodonaea viscosa Sapindaceae Leaves Sore throat, diaphoretic, fever.
305 Dorstenia prorepens Moraceae Alaifo, aloifoContrayerva,rock
begonia,sokotanStem twig,leaves Nephrosis,wound,antipyretic,antimicrobials.
306 Dracaena manni DracaenaceaeOpe-kannakanna,
peregun,AkukuDracaena Roots,leaves,fruits Skin diseases,antimicrobials,stomachache,caries.
307 Drynaria laurentii Polypodiaceae Afomo Drynaria Whole plant, leaves. Venereal diseases.
308 Drypetes chevalieri Euphorbiaceae Osunsun-iro Drypetes Leaves Cough,asthma,bronchitis
309 Drypetes Florabunda Euphorbiaceae Asokara Stem Toothache, oral hygiene
310 Duranta repens Verbenaecae Fruits Anthemintic, insecticide
311 Dyschoriste perrottetii Acanthaceae Bidi-Diyan Seed Inflammation, Eye irrigation.
312 Echinacea purpurea CompositaePurple cone, black
sampsonRhizome Antimicrobial agent.
313 Eclipta prostrata Compositae Abikole, arojokuInk plant,thistles,false
daisyLeaves
Elephantiasis, fever,cough, skin diseases,oedema,liver
ailments,emetic,antiseptic,diarrhoea,convulsion.
314 Ehretia cymosa Boraginaceae Jaoke Puzzle bush,ivorywood Leaves,barkAmenorrhoea,contraceptive,fevers,convulsion,fracture
management
315 Eichhornia crassipes PontederiaceaeBebelu oju
omi,mako,gbeborun.Water hyacinth Whole plant
Skin care,fresh juice for wounds,styptic,goitre,protecting feet as
foot wears
316 Ekebergia senegalensis MeliaceaeIjebo, Ayape,Madachin
dutsiStavewood Trunk bark,roots.
Rheumatism, insomnia,malaria,antipyretic,blood tonic, chicken
box,charred powder of roots for inducing sneezing
317 Ekebergia capensis Meliaceae Oronu, madachin Cape ash,essenhout Leaves, roots,barkFever, epilepsy, haemolytic,sinusitis,purify blood,insomnia,
malaria.
318 Elaeis guineensis PalmaeOpe, igi-
ope,Nkwe,Ake,KwakwarRed oil palm Root, palm oil,bark,kernels Malaria, mental disorders,diarrhoea,asthma,measles.
319 Elaeophorbia drupifera Euphorbiaceae Oroigi, oroonigi Asthma plantLeaves, stem
bark,roots,latex
Intestinal
parasities,fever,measles,purgative,warts,epilepsy,asthma,analge
sic,skin diseases.
320 Elephantapus scaber Compositae Leave, root Fever, cough.
321 Eleusine indica Poaceae
Ese-
kannakanna,Ciyaawar
tuuji,Ichite
Bermuda
grass,wiregrass,fowl footLeaves
Coughing with bloody sputum,antipyretic,anthelmintics,venereal
diseases.
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.
324 Embelia guineaasis Myrsinaceae Leaves, root Anthelmintic, skin diseases
325 Embelia schimperi Myrsinaceae Kiru Stem bark, leaves Antispasmodic, anthelmintic.
326 Emilia coccinea CompositaeOdundun-owo, odundun-
okun,Ogbunizu,nte -ana
Tassel flower,scarlet
tassel flowerLeaves, sap, roots.
Ulcers, craw-craw, abscesses of the breast, yaws, lice,
ringworm, febrifuge, syphilis, hernia, gonorrhoea,
measles,cough,salad.
327 Enantia chlorantha AnnonaceaeOsopupa, Awopa,dokita-
igbo,KakerimAfrican yellow wood Bark
Typhoid fever,malaria,antimicrobials, jaundice, rickettsia,infective
hepatitis,haemostatic,uterus stimulant,ulcer.
328 Entada africana LeguminosaeAyunre-
banabana,TawatsaEntada Bark, leaves, root, seeds Astringent,antimimicrobials, antipyretic, abortifacient,malaria.
329 Entada gigas Mimosaceae AagbaaSeahearts,monkey
laddersLeaves,seeds,stem-twigs.
Diarrhoea,antimicrobial,abdominal pain,
abortifacient,convulsion,astringent,charm to ward off evil spirit
330 Entandrophragma cylindricum Meliaceae Ijebo,Owura Cedar mahogany Stem barkDiabetes, cough, fever,gastro-intestinal disorders, black
tongue,stimulant
331 Eragrostis tremula Poaceae Ariran,Burburwa Eragrostis,lovegrass Whole plant To improve memory
332 Eremomastax speciosa Acanthaceae Jangborukan,asoyin Eremomastax Leaves Guinea worms,anthelmintic,sores
333 Erissema psoraleoides Leguminosae Roro, Isapa-eluju Leavs, roots, seeds Venereal diseases, boils, cuts, eye infection.
334 Eruatamia coronaria ApocynaceaeEast India Rosebay,
Nero's crownLeaves, stem, root Anthelmintic, skin infection, toothache, eye diseases-ophthalmia.
335 Eryngium foetidum Umbelliferae Leaves Ulcer, headache, hysteria
336 Erythrina senegalensis LeguminosaeOlogbosere,lakale,Majiriya
,echichiParrot tree,coral tree
Leaves, bark,
seeds,roots.
Anthelmintics,cathartic,dysentery,antipyretic,emmenagogue,galac
togue
337 Erythrococca anomala Euphorbiaceae Iyere-igbo Cocca Fruits,leaves,leaf-sap Headache, joint pains,earaches,taeniacide.
338 Erythrophleum suaveolens Leguminosae
Erun obo, olu-
obo,Ajeku,Obo,Gwaska,in
yi,akpa.
Sasswood,Ordeal
tree,Sassy bark.Stem bark, leaves,roots.
Chicken pox, gangrenous sores, snake bite,emetic.filarial worm
swelling,skin diseases,wound,hypertension,local
anaesthetic,sneezing inducer.
339 Erythroxylum coca Erythroxylaceae Red wood Leaves Local anaesthesia, sedative.
340 Euadenia trifoliata CapparaceaeAjinringburigbu,
Logbokiya,KanumfariEuadenia Roots, stem, bark,fruit Tuberculosis,arthritis, otalgia, aphrodisiac, rectal prolapse.
341 Eucalyptus globulus Myrtaceae Eucalyptus Leaves Nasal congestion, antibacterial, wounds, mouth wash.
342 Eugenia aromatica Myrtaceae Kanafuru Clove FlowerToothache, carminative, rubefacient, serving as preservative in
herbal recipes.
343 Eugenia malaccencis Myrtaceae ApuluApple,African water
apple,rose-water appleAntimicrobial,source for vitamins
344 Eugenia unifolia Myrtaceae Pitanga Pitanga Leaves, fruit Antimicrobial.
345 Eulophia millsoni Orchidaceae Rhizome Aphrodisiac
346 Euphorbia balsamifera Euphorbiaceae Stem, latex Caries, dysentery
347 Euphorbia deightonii Euphorbiaceae Oro agogo Euphorbia Leaves Woman Sterility
348 Euphorbia heterophylla Euphorbiaceae Egele Leaves, root Skin diseases, febrifuges, purgative.
349 Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae
Emi-ile, iroko-iju,egele,oro-
elewe,ahihia ugwa,Noonon
kurciyaa,Odane inenemii
Asthma weed Whole plant,exudate
Cough, asthma, catarrh, hay-fever,pulmonary ailment,hay
fever,amoebic
dysentery,conjuctivitis,anthelmintic,aphrodisiac,increase lactation
and shape of breast,hypertension,antispasmodic
350 Euphorbia kamerunica Euphorbiaceae Oro,ukoko,oro-alagogo Fence Cactus Latex.Topical application to aid umbilical cord drop-
off,warts,anthelmintics,purgative
351 Euphorbia laterifolia Euphorbiaceae Oro were, enuopiri Scutellann,little cactus Leaves,exudateDermatosis, infertility, anthelmintics constipation, convulsive
fevers
352 Euphorbia unispina Euphorbiaceae Oro adete Cactus Exudate Antidote for snake bites, fractures,skin diseases,antihelmintics
353 Evolvulus alsinoides Convolvulaceae Efunle,Karfi mallamSlender dwarf Morning
gloryWhole plant Diarrhoea,antipyretic,asthma,chronic bronchitis
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.
357 Ficus capensis MoraceaeOpoto,Farin
bauree,Anwerenwa
African mustard tree,fig
treeLeaf, stem, root, fruits
Dysentery, oedema, leprosy, epilepsy,
ricketts,emollient,astringent,infertility,increase
lactation,respiratory disorders,gonorrhoea.
358 Ficus elegans Moraceae Asoro porcelain vine Leaves Diarrhoea, piles, stomach-ache, constipation, craw-craw.
359 Ficus exasperata Moraceae Epin, Ewe-ipin Sand paper tree Leaves, bark, root, seedsStomach disorder, scabies, gonorrhoea, urinary ailments,
jaundice,abortifacient,antipyretic.
360 Ficus mucuso MoraceaeOdan-afomo,Ediso,
Obobo,Jan baureeFig Bark of stem Insomnia
361 Ficus thonningii MoraceaeOdan abaa,opoto,aba-
odan ,GulubaWild fig,fiddle leaf fig Bark Wounds,fevers,dysentery
362 Ficus vallis-choudae Moraceae Oguro, Ogunro,Dulu Umbrella thorn Leaves, stem, latexJaundice, gastro-intestinal disorders,anthelmintic,astringent,skin
disorders
363 Ficus vogelii Moraceae Oba-Odan Bark, fruit, latex Wound, diarrhoea, dysentery, boils
364 Flabellaria paniculata Malpighiaceae Iagbo-Iagbo Leaves Wounds, cuts
365 Flacourtia flavescens Flacourtiaceae Osere Flacourtia Leaves, root
Asthma, bronchitis, catarrhal
condition,antibacterial,astringent,diaphoretic,antiperiodic,toothach
e.
366 Fluerya aestuans Urticaceae Fuyafuya,Ipe erin African nettle Whole plantLiver diseases,diuretic, antipyretic,astringent,piles,haemostatic,
burns,hair care, pregnancy booster,expels bladder stone
367 Funtumia africana Apocynaceae Akoire, Ako-ire Mbamiri Male funtum Root, stem, leaves Constipation, wounds, boils,weak bladder, jaundice,antipyretic.
368 Funtumia elastica Apocynaceae Ire ,MbaLagos silkrubber
tree,wild rubberStem, twigs, stem, latex Jaundice, piles, impotence,antipyretics.
369 Galinsoga parviflora Compositae Leaves Wounds, analgesic
370 Garcinia afzelii Guttiferae Okuta Mangostreen Stem-twigs Dysentery.aphrodisiac,oral thrush,toothache
371 Garcinia kola Guttiferae Orogbo,Adi,Akuilu Bitter kolaSeeds, root, stem-
bark,fruits.
Antimicrobials,dysentery, tumours, bronchitis, cough,
fever,toothache, throat and respiratory ailments,liver
disorders,headache,evacuant, Anti-cancer.
372 Garcinia manni Guttferae Okuta, Okok Root,stem Diuretic
373 Gardenia ternifolia RubiaceaeGangan,
oruwan,Gaudan,UlimiliYellow gardenia, gaude. Roots, fruits Fever, cough, stomachache, dysentery,skin lesion,emetic
374 Geophila obvallata Rubiaceae Leaves Eye wash, headache, tooth ache, stomachache
375 Gisekia pharmacioides Molluginaceae Leaves, fruits Wounds, cut, anthelmintic, purgative
376 Gladiolus psittacinus Iridaceae Baka,isu baka Sword lily, corn flag BulbAntigonococcal,dysentery,diarrhoea,mental
disorder,constipation,mystic use.
377 Gloriosa superba Liliaceae
Mora, ewe-
aje,akalamagbo,Obara
okpa,Baurere
Gloriosa,climbing
lily,glory lilyTubers, leaves
Gonorrhoea, head lice,
rheumatism,purgative,antiperiodic,stomachic tonic.
378 Glossonema boveanum Asclepiadaceae Taarin-gidaa Whole plant Use to increase lactation I pregnant woman.
379 Glycine max Leguminosae Ewa Soya bean Seeds Laxative
380 Glycyrrhiza glabra LeguminosaeSweet wood,sweet wort,
liquorice root.Root
Expectorant, bronchitis, sorethroat, demulcent, emollient,
alterative.
381 Glyphaea brevis Tiliaceae Atori Atori, masquerade stickStem bark, leaves,stem-
twigs
Diarrhoea, fever, respiratory
ailment,gonorrhea,wound,toothache,gum infection
382 Gmelina arborea Verbenaceae Igi melina Gmelina,parrot's beak Roots,leaves Antipyretic,stomach disorder,cough,gonorrhoea,demulcent
383 Gnidia kraussiana ThymelaeceaeMada,sungoje,samberu,tur
uribi.Root, leaves
Skin diseases, leprosy, dysentery, diarrhoea, nasal discharge,
purgative.
384 Gomphrena globosa AmaranthaceaeBachelor's button, globe
amaranthWhole plant,leaves Antipyretic,diuretic,astringent,cough,laxative,emmenagogue
385 Gongronema latifolium Asclepiadaceae Aunjeadiye, Itaji,Utazi Amaranth globe Stem Sore gums,colic, dyspepsia, anthelmintic.
386 Gossypium barbadense MalvaceaeOwu,akese,gwandi,Olulu
ogho,OwulaWest indian Cotton Leaves, roots, seeds
Convulsions, dysentery,asthma,antipyretic,hypertension,
ulcers,contraceptive, relieve menstrual cycle
disorders,emmenagogue,abortfacient,ease labour
387 Gouania longipetala Rhamnaceae Laghosa Stem, twigs Gum infection
388Greenwayodendron
suaveolensAnnonaceae Agudugbu Roots,leaves,bark Anthelmintics,purgative,ease labour,menorrhagia,weak erection..
389 Grewia flavescens Tiliaceae Itakun okere,DargajiSand paper raisin,raisin
bush,wild raisinLeaves Boils, enlarged spleen,aid lactating mother
390 Grewia pubescens Tiliaceae Oraigbo Raisin Stem, leavesDysentery, gastro-intestinal disorder,antidote for snake
bite,boils,emollient
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
393 Griffonia simplicifolia LeguminosaeAlukoko, Tapara, arin,
OlobahunGriffonia Roots, leaves
Bone-fracture, congestion,sedative,aphrodisiac,appetite
suppressant for weight loss.
394 Guaiacum officinale Zygophyllaceae Stem Diuretic, diaphoretic, urinary disorder
395 Guibourtia copallifera Leguminosae Kaluk ofuonLeaves, roots, fruits, stem
exudate
Galactogogue, blood booster, rheumatism, gastro-enteritis,
dysentery.
396 Guiera senegalensis Combretaceae Barbatta,olofun,saabara LeavesSkin infection, fever, diarrhoea, dysentery, syphilis, tonic,
increase lactation, prevention of leprosy.
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
400 Haemanthus multiflorus AmaryllidaceaeAreyinkosun, toto-
odo,Albasar kwadiFireball lily Roots Stimulant, cardiac tonic
401 Haematostaphis barteri Anacardiaceae Tursuhi,jan danyaa Stem, bark, rootsAnthelmintic, febrifuge, emetic, tonic,hepatitis, sleeping sickness,
diarrhoea.
402Haematoxylum
compechionumLeguminosae Logwood Wood bark Astringent, diarrhoea, colouring.
403 Hannoa klaineana SimaroubaceaeIgigun,Oghulu,Takar'dargi
waHannoa Stem, root Hypertension,carminative,stimulant , fever.
404 Harrisonia abyssinica Simaroubaceae Arujeran Harrisonia Leaves, stem, rootStomachache, leprosy, antidote, cancerous tumours,bubonic
plague,skin diseases,antipyretic,anthelmintics,insomnia
405 Harungana madagascariensis Hypericaceae
Elepo, adenden,
Asunje,Uturu,Otori, Alillibar
raafii
Dragon's blood treeStem-bark, root bark,
leaves,sap
Dysentery, piles, trypanosomiasis, fever, cold, jaundice, scabies,
haemostatic,emetic,black tongue,urinary fistula,ringworm,jaundice
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
408 Helianthus annus Compositae Ododo-orun Sunflower Seeds,leaves Diuretic,pulmonary disorders,expectorant
409 Heliotropium indicum Boraginaceae
Agogo-igun, Apari-
Igun,ogberi-
akuko,Kalkashin korama
Heliotrope,cock's comb Whole plant Convulsions, cancer, worms ,rectal enema,mouth-wash.
410 Hexalobus crispiflorus. Annonaceae Lapawe, Apara,Oji ogoda Hexalous Roots, whole plant Gonorrhoea,cough, malaria,
411 Hibiscus acetosella Malvaceae Akese Hibiscus Leaves Dysentery
412 Hibiscus asper Malvaceae Isapa,Ireagu,DangiraaBush roselle,thorny
roselle,water hempLeaves Cough, wound,diuretics
413 Hibiscus rosasinensis Malvaceae Kekeke,Ireagu Garden hibiscus Leaves, stem, flower budsInfluenza, cough, asthma, tertiary syphilis, stomach
upset,appendicitis,hypertension,oligospermia,antipyretic
414 Hibiscus sabdariffa Malvaceae Sobo,GurguzuuZobo,Jamaican sorre,
roselleLeaves,flowers Diuretic,coughs,dressing wounds,beverage
415 Hibiscus surattensis MalvaceaeKinkinrinmiyin,akonimara,s
eniferan,emo,sinkin-miniWhole plant,leaves Stomachache,mystic uses
416 Hildegradia barteri Sterculiaceae Okurugbedu,Kariya Hildegradia Bark Epilepsy
417 Hilleria latifolia PhytolaccaceaeOgo, tarzan-igbo,zoro-
igbo,AkaatoBush tarzan Leaves,whole plant
Breast cancer,urethral
discharge,purgative,headache,anthelmintic,skin diseases
418 Holarrhena floribunda Apocynaceae Irena,Bakin mutumConnessi,false rubber
tree,holarrhenaBark seeds
Dysentery, diarrhea, jaundice, fever,astringent,bilious
disorder,anthelmintics
419 Hoslundia opposita LabiataeEfinrin-oso,anami-ole,suiiti-
agbeHoslundia Whole plant,leaves
Herpes,conjunctivitis,epilepsy,skin
diseases,diabetes,jaundice,abdominal
pain,antipyretic,haemostatic,antimicrobial, Malaria.
420 Hybanthus enneaspermus Violaceae Abiwere Hybanthus Whole plant Easy and painless child delivery.
421 Hygrophila auriculala AcanthaceaeMafowo kauruonu bayin
giwaaWhole plant Blennorrhoea, craw-craw, bacteriostatic, diuretic.
422 Hygrophila auriculata AcanthaceaeMafowo kauruonu bayin
giwaaWhole plant Biennorrhoea, craw-craw, bacteriostatic, diuretic.
423 Hygrophilia auriculata Acanthaceae Mafowokanmi Hygrophilia Whole plant,rootsDiuretic,skin infections,urinary
disorders,antipyretic,demulcent,stomachache
424 Hymenocardia acida Hymenocardiacae Aboopa, Orupa Hymenocardia Leaves, bark Measles, fever, jaundice, coated tongue.
425 Hymenostegia afzelii LeguminosaeArigbodigbo,arigbodigba,U
bezeHymenostegia Stem bark,twigs Astringent,toothache,piles,cough
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.
431 Hyptis suaveloensis Labiatae Jogbo,Kimba-kimba Hyptis Leaves Cough,fevers,wounds,anthelmintic,carminative, malaria.
432 Icacina tricantha Icacinaceae Gbegbe Icacina Leaves,root,exudateRheumatism,aphrodisiac,toothache,anthelmintics,purgative,aborti
facient,wound,dermatophytosis.
433 Impatiens balsamina Balsaminaceae Garden balsam Whole Plant Antiseptic,fungicide.
434 Impatiens glandulifera Balsaminaceae touch me not
Poor man's
orchid,policeman's
helmet,purple jewelweed.
Sap topical application on poison ivy rash
435 Indigofera arrecta Leguminosae Elu aja indigo Leaves, twigs. Diarrhoea, dysentery.
436 Indigofera macrophylla LeguminosaeEnise-Ana,Aniyaa
makoomiyaa.Indian-indigo Leaves
Whooping cough, bronchitis, piles, ulcers, enlargement of spleen
and liver,skin diseases.
437 Ipomoea asarifolia ConvolvulaceaeOgbo oro ayaba, ewe-
gboro,Duman kadaaMorning glory
Whole plant, leaves,
flowersHaemorrhage, urinary problem,purgative,syphilis.
438 Ipomoea batatas Convolvulaceae
Odunkun,
anamo,kunkundukun,Dank
ali,Ekomako,Jioyibo
Sweet potato Leaves,tuber.Boils, wounds, bronchial asthma,purgative,breast
swelling,diabetes,antimicrobials.
439 Ipomoea fistulosa Convulvulaceae Omo-ureuebo Bush morning glory Leaves, twigs Toothache, mouthwash.
440 Ipomoea involucrata Convolvulaceae
Ododo-odo,ododo-
oko,alukerese,Duman
kwaadii
Morning glory Leaves
Convulsions,purgative,eye
drops,asthma,arthritis,antipyretic,yellow
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.
443 Isolana campanulata Anacardiaceae Aghakeze Roots, stem-barkBronchial infections, skin diseases, cough, hematuria, fever,
bilharzia, tonic, rheumatism
444 Isolona campanulata Annonaceae Aghako-eze Stem bark Fever, cough, bitharzu
445 Jacaranda spp Bignoniaceae Jacaranda Bark, leaves Venereal diseases, spleen tonic.
446 Jasminum pauciflonum Common JasmineWhole plant, leaves,
flowers
Anthelmintic, toothache, diuretic, antifungal wounds, abscess in
breast
447 Jateorhiza macrantha Menispermaceae Atutu Jateorhiza,calumba Leaves, roots,stem Antidote to snake bite, ulcers, wounds, cuts, tonic,aphrodisiac
448 Jateorhiza Palmate Menispermaceae AtutuRoot bark, leaves, whole
plantHypertension, dysentery, anthelmintic, tonic, fever, stomachic
449 Jatropha curcas EuphorbiaceaeBotuje,
lapalapa,Zugu,Olulu -iduPhysic nut
Seed, leaves, stem,
roots,sap
Ringworm, eczema,scabies, fever, guinea worms, herpes,rectal
enema,black tongue,whitlow,impotence,irregular
menses,convulsion,smallpox
450 Jatropha gossypiifolia EuphorbiaceaeBotuje pupa,Binidi
zugu,Ake mboghoWild Cassava Stem latex
Ringworm, ascaris, anti-
tumour,malaria,dysentery,dysmenorrhoea.
451 Jatropha multifida Euphorbiaceae Ogege Sap Coated tongue
452 Jubernardia seretii Legumonosae Roots Conjunctivitis.
453 Jussiaea linifoliio Onagraceae Bini-sensen Leaves Malaria.
454 Justicia flava Acanthaceae Odian, Oridun Bankas Whole plant Fungal skin diseases,malaria,stomach disorder,haematuria
455 Justicia insularis Acanthaceae Isepe-akere Whole plant Measles,smallpox.
456 Kaempfena nigerica Zingiberaceae Resurrection lily Rhizome Mental disorder, hallucinogenic agent
457 Kalanchoe crenata Crassulaceae Odundun, Eti,eleti,OnwaNever die, Dog’s
Liver,kalanchoeLeaves, roots,whole plant
Smallpox, convulsion, gonorrhoea, rheumatism,ear problem,
chronic cough, headache,wounds,asthma,palpitation,mental
disorder,anthelmintics.
458 Khaya ivorensis Meliaceae Oganwo,Ono,Madachi African mahogany Stem, root, barksMalaria, Jaundice,anthelmintic,emetic,emmenagogue,skin
diseases,anaemia,arthritis
459 Kigelia africana BignoniaceaePandoro,iyan,Rawuya,Utu
rubeinSausage tree
Root, stem bark, fruits,
leaves
Kidney disorders, malaria, dysentery,
rheumatism,gonorrhoea.,haemorrhage,spleen
infection,astringent,leucorrhoea,cough.
460 Klainedoxa gabonensis Irvingiaceae Kanakoro,odudu Klainedoxa Bark,seedsMeasles,yaws,skin diseases,thrush,venereal
diseases,chickenpox,toothache,stomachic
461 Kolobopetalum auriculatum Menispermaceae Whole plant Relieve pains.
462 Lactuca capensis Compositae Yanrin-oko,Namijin dayi Lettuce Leaves, whole plant Diuretic, constipation.
463 Lagenaria breviflorus Cucurbitaceae Eso-ito, eso-itagiri,tagiri Pseudocolocynth Root, fruitPurgative, anthelmintics, cathartic,lumbago,diabetes
mellitus,smallpox,chickenpox, abortifaecient.
464 Lagenaria siceraria Cucurbitaceae Ado,Oba,Duma, Bottle gourd Leaves, seeds, fruit pup Anthelmintic properties, chest pains,purgative
465 Lagerstroemia speciosa Lythraceae Queen crape-myrtle Leaves,ripe fruits Antidiabetic,stimulant
466 Laggera alata Compositae Agemo-kogun, eru-taba Laggera Leaves, roots, sapFever, rheumatic pains, pneumonia, emmenagogue,
tapeworms,convulsion.
467 Laggera aurita Compositae Taba-ebora, Eru-taba Whole plantMalaria, Gastro-intestinal disorder, astringent, insect-repellant,
convulsion.
468 Landolphia dulcis Apocynaceae Ibo Sweet landolphia Roots,stem Rheumatism,cough,kidney diseases
469 Landolphia owariensis ApocynaceaePanukuru,Ci'woo,nwalikali,
Oto
Vine rubber,rubber vine,
ciwo.
Fresh leaves, roots, seed,
barkMalaria fever, gonorrhoea,vermifuge
470 Lannea nigritana Anacardaceae Orita,oyinyin Wodier woodLeaves, root
bark,exudate.
Sprains, gout, dysentery, asthma, bruises.rheumatic
joint,astringent,neurotic disorders,skin diseases.
471 Lantana camara Verbenaceae Ewon - Agogo,KimbarBush lantana, shrub
verbena,lantana.Leaves Fever,antiseptic,antispasmodic,antipyretic
472 Lasiodiscus mildbraedi Rhamnaceae Ogan-funfun Stem Oral hygiene
473 Lasiosiphon kraussianus Thymeloceae Leaves, root Burns, purgative, snakebite
474 Launaea taraxacifolia CompositaeYanrin,
Yamurin,NonanbaryaWild lettuce Leaves Yaws, Fracture management.
475 Lawsonia inermis Lythraceae Lali , Laali.Lallee Hennaplant Leaves, flowers,barkSpermatorrhoea, jaundice, gonorrhoea, leucorrhoea, ulcers,
menorrhagia,astringent,skin diseases, malaria.
476 Lecaniodiscus cupanioides Sapindaceae
Akika,Okpu,Kekera
kuchi,Kaafi naamaa -
zaakii
lecaniodiscusLeaves,roots,young
shoots,seeds,stembark
Fevers,burns,liver abscess,purgative,amenorrhoea,typhoid
fever,jaundice,cough, malaria.
477 Leea guineensis LeeaceaeKojiya,aledo,alugbokita,
iya-keke-gbodoHansidhapan,leea Leaves,roots,seeds.
Pregnancy detection,purgative,toothache,gonorrhoea,general
weakness.
478 Leersia hexrandra Poaceae Abeko Leersia Leaves Asthma,bronchitis,chest pains
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
481 Leptochloa coenilescins Poaceae Gyasua Whole plant Bathing of newborn
482 Leptogramma pillosiusaila Thelyptoidacea Rhizome Diabetes, obesity
483 Leucaena glauea Leguminosae Seeds Stimulant, tonic..
484 Leucas martinicensis Labiatae Keke-owu Leaves Snake antidote
485 Leucena leucocephala LeguminosaeLead tree, wild tamarind,
jumpy beanLeaves, seeds. Antimicrobial, blood tonic.
486 Lippia multiflora VerbenaceaeEfinrin-gogoro,efinrin-
foromabaSweetleaf Whole plant Hypertension,cough,antipyretic,jaundice,sleeping sickness
487 Lobelia molleri Lobeliaceae Whole plant Antispasmodic and antileptic
488 Lonchocarpus cyanescens Leguminosae Elu,Talaki,Nji,Anunu West. African indigo Root, bark, leavesArthritic conditions, sore, mental
disorders,boils,anthelmintics,antimicrobial.
489 Lonchocarpus sericeus Leguminosae Ipapo,alakiriti,Njassi,FakiDotted lancepod,lilac
tree Roots, bark Convulsion, skin diseases,laxative
490 Lonicera caprifolum Caprifoliaceae Honey suckle Leaves and flowers Respiratory disorder, expectorant, liver disorder.
491 Lophira alata OchnaceaeEki,
Pahan,uda,Kujeme,Akufo
Ironwood ,ekki,meni oil
tree,nambanchi
Root, barks, leaves,
seedsFever, coughs, jaundice, gastrointestinal disorders.
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
494 Luffa cylindrica CucurbitaceaeAya-oyinbo,kankan oyinbo
,kankan ayaba
Smooth loafah,vegetable
spongeRoots Purgative,tonic
495 Lycopersicon esculentum Solanaceae Tomati,Afufa,Tumaatur Tomato Leaves, fruitEar-ache, urinary troubles,carminative,fever,boils,fungal
infections,antimicrobial.
496 Lycopodium cernuum Lycopodiaceae Kujekuje
Creeping club
Moss,Lycopodiella
cernua
Whole plant Malaria, newborn skin management .
497 Macaranga barteri EuphorbiaceaeAsasa,
awasa,agbaasa,OwariwaMacaranga Stem bark, leaves
Dysentery, cough, boils, bruises, black tongue,breast
engorgement,irregular menstruation,urinary disorder.
498 Maesa lanceolata Myrsinaceae Leaves Antimicrobial
499 Maesopsis eminii Rhomnaceae Igilogbon Leaves Diluretic, emetic, purgative.
500 Mallotus cordifolia Euphorbiaceae Ebewosa Leaves Malaria.
501 Mallotus oppositifolius Euphorbiaceae
Oju-eja, Jeja,iya-
dudu,orokoro,Kpokokwa,K'
afar mutuwa
Indian kamila Leaves, roots, fruits.Tapeworms, ringworm, pimples,
bruises,astringent,anthelmintic,tonic,haemostatic.
502 Mammea africana Guttiferae Ologbomodu,Ekpili Mammea appleRoot bark, stem-
exudate,fruit,bark.Parasitic skin diseases, syphilis,convulsion,dysmenorrhoea..
503 Mangifera indica AnacardaceaeMangoro,Mangwaro,mang
oloMango tree Leaves, root, stem bark
Malaria, diarrhoea, diabetes, skin lesions, high blood pressure,
haemorrhage,emmenagogue,insomnia,insanity,anthelmintics,anti
microbials,astringent,asthma,cough
504 Manihot esculenta EuphorbiaceaeGbaguda,
Ege,Akpu,K'arazaCassava Leaves, tubers,stem bark
Gonorrhoea, purgative,ulcer,eye
drop,schistosomiasis,toothache.
505 Manniophytum fuluum Euphorbiaceae Ege, Ebumen Root, shoots Bronchitis, cough, gonorrhoea, stomacharche.
506 Mansonia altissima Sterculiaceae Ofun, Otutu Mansonia Stem bark Constipation, leprosy.,aphrodisiac
507 Mareya spicata Euphorbiaceae Uhosa Mareya Leaves,fruits, stem barkSkin diseases,cough,purgative,antipyretic,abortifacient,
tapeworms
508 Mariscus alternifolius CyperaceaeRanransa,
Ikeregun,alubosa erankoMariscus Stem-bases Gonorrhoea, healing wound
509 Markhamia tomentosa Bignoniaceae Iru aya,aya Bell bean tree LeavesElephantiasis of scrotum,fevers,oedema,rheumatic pains,thrush,
malaria.
510 Marsdenia abyssinica Ascelepiadaceae Bark Gonorrhoea
511 Marsderua latifolia AsclepiadaceaeRoot, stem bark, fruits,
leavesHeart disease digezstive disorders.
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
515 Meerua crassifolia Capparidaceae Twigs Toothache, oral hygiene.
516 Melaleuca leucadendron Myrtaceae Cajuput LeavesRheumatic, gouts, eczema, inflammatory disease of the
respiratory tract and UTI colic flatulence.
517 Melanthera scadens Compositae Abo-yunyun, Agbugbo Melanthera Leaves, roots, stemsHaemostatic, inflammation, chicken pox, purgative, cough, sore-
throat.
518 Melanthra brownei Compositae Leaves Hemostatic agent, opthalmias, purgative.
519 Melia azedarach MeliaceaeEke-oyinbo, Aforo-
oyinbo,Kumar nasaaara
Persian liliac,pride of
India,chinaberryBark, kernels, leaves Anti-syphilitic, boils, skin diseases, antihelmintic
520 Melicia excelsa Meliaceae Iroko,Oji Iroko tree Root, latex, barkElephantiasis, antiseptic,
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
523 Mesua Ferrea Guttiferae Iron wood tree Bark, flower, fruist, seedGenito-urinary infection, rheumatic pain, skin infetion, dysentery,
cough, vomitting, dysentery, tonic.
524 Mezoneuron benthamianum Leguminosae Jenifinrani, amuranju Leaves, stem twigs, roots Gonorrhoea, urethral dischage, anthelmintic.
525 Microdesmis puberula Euphorbiaceae
Ido-apata,
Esunsun,edopata,uroko-
apata,aringo,Ukperi
Microdesmis Bark, seeds, leaves Diarrhoea, dysentery, impotence,enema,wound,eye-drop.
526 Microglossa abzelii Compositae Leaves, stem Tuberculosis, respiratory disease, cough, sorethroat, arachie.
527 Microglossa pyrifolia Compositae Leaves, rootAntipyretic, yellow fever, aphrodisiac, abortifctant, tooache, base
labour.
528 Microglossa pyrifolia Compositae Asibogo Leaves, whole plantAnthelmintic, Aphrodistac, yellow fever, colds, filariasis,
toothache, abortifacient.
529 Mikania cordata Compositae Iyawa,ejon Climbing hemp-weed Leaves, sap,whole plant
Cough, bronchitis, anthelmintics, lumbago, rheumatic
pains,urethritis,diuretic, malaria, conjunctivitis, schistosomiasis,
jaundice, small-pox.
530 Milletia zechiera Legumonsae Nousu ufo Leaves, stem bark Upper respiratory tact diseases, sorethroat, pains.
531 Millettia thonningii LeguminosaeIto,Tuburku,Ajukwu
okeokpaMilletia Roots, bark Fever, cough, respiratory ailment,anthelmintic,ophthalmia
532 Mimosa pigra Mimosaceae Ewon agogo,Gumbi Catclaw Mimosa Leaves, seeds Febrile convulsion
533 Mimosa pudica Mimosaceae Patanmo,aluroSensitive plant,shame
plantLeaves Guinea worms piles, kidney disease,fistula,boils
534 Mimusops kummel Sapotaceae Emido,Uku Bullet wood Stem bark, seeds Antipyretic,astringent, mouth wash,stomachic
535 Mirabilis jalapa NyctaginaceaeTanaposo,aje
onisu,Giyeya,Uburu mili
Four 0' clock
plant,marvel of peruRoots,leaves Wounds,purgative
536 Mitracarpus scaber RubiaceaeIrawo ile,irawo ale,googa
maasoMitracarpus,button grass Whole plant Fungal diseases,wounds,ulcers
537 Mitragyna inermis Rubiaceae Okobo,Giyeya African Linden Bark Dysentery, leprosy,antipyretic,diuretic,gonorrhoea.
538 Mitragyna stipulosa RubiaceaeAbura, Ewe-
Obi,Uburu,GayensoriMitragyna,African linden Leaves, stem, roots
Fever, cough, dysentery, pregnancy diseases,colic,skin
diseases,anthelmintics
539 Mollugo nudicaulis Molluginaceae Kujekuje,Ankwai narbaChick weed(daisy-
leaved)Whole plant Whooping cough,vermifuge
540 Mollugo oppositifolius Molluginaceae Sawewe Whole plant Antimicrobial,caries,stomachic,headache
541 Momordica angustisepala Cucurbitaceae Ejirin-nla Stem Antimicrobial.
542 Momordica charantia CucurbitaceaeEjinrinwere,Alo-ose,
Kakayi
African Cucumber, bitter
gourd,balsam pear
Whole plant, seeds, fruit
root
Diabetes, piles, convulsions, jaundice, sore,nervous
disorders,diabetic recipe,emetic,night
blindness,aphrodisiac,dysmenorrhoea,anthelmintic,antimicrobials
543 Momordica foetida Cucurbitaceae Ejirin - lila,Hakayi,Alu-osiLarge-leaved African
bitter cucumberLeaves, fruit Diabetes, stomach-ache,laxative,anthelmintic
544 Mondia whitei PeriplocaceaeIsirigun, Gbolo-gbolo,
AghumaMondi Root, leaves, whole plant. Pile, malaria, rubefacient.
545 Monodora brevipes Annonaceae Ako-lakose Fruit, roots, stem Venereal diseases, purgative, urethral stricture.
546 Monodora myristica Annonaceae Abo-lakoshe,Ariwo,Ehuru Calabash nutmeg SeedsConstipation, lice, guinea worm,
headache,anaemia,impotence,wounds,arthritis.
547 Monodora tenuifolia Anacardiaceae Ehina-wo sinin ruits, leaves, rootAntihaemorrhage, dysentery, Parasitic skin diseases,
toothache.
548 Monsonia senegalensis Geraniaceae Oil Emmenagogue
549 Morelia senegalensis RubiaceaeDandojee,Akule,Inuwar
baunaMorelia Stem Fever, general debility,fish poison.
550 Morinda lucida RubiaceaeOruwo, eruwo,Eze ogu
,NjisiBrimstone-tree
Leaves, stem bark, root
bark
Malaria, diabetes, heart
diseases,purgative,emetic,diuretic,jaundice,flatulence, Anti-
cancer.
551 Morinda morindioides Rubiaceae Oju-Ologbo Morinda Root, bark, leaves, fruitFever, jaundice, asthma,
dysentery,colic,emmenagogue,vermifuge,constipation
552 Moringa oleifera Moringaceae
Ewe-ile, Ewe-
igbale,zogale,Okweoyeibe,
Bagaaruwar makka
Horse radish tree,
Moringa tree, “Never
die” ,drumstick tree
Leaves, roots, stem bark,
fruit
Inflammatory diseases, asthma,antipyretic, cough, earache, liver
and pancreas diseases, venereal
diseases,emetic,anthelmintic,hysteria,diarrhoea,diuretic,catarrhal
diseases.
553 Morus mesozygia MoraceaeAgbagba,uraye, ewe-
aye,aye, aremoMorus,aiye Leaves Mystic properties,for bathing newborns,sedative.
554 Mostuea Thomsoni Loganlaceae Roots Aphrodislac, Use for controlling high blood pressure.
555 Mucuna pruriens LeguminosaeWerepe,
Esisi,Abbala,Kakara
Cow-hage,cow-itch
plant,velvet beanHairs on the pods Intestinal worms,genito-urinary diseases.
556 Mucuna sloanei LeguminosaeEwe-ina,werepe, yerepe
esinsin,Kakara,oseseStinging Bean Seeds,roots
Haemorrhoids, diuretics,micturition problems in children,skin
diseases.
557 Mukia maderaspatana Cucurbitaceae Ina-oka, Oki-oka, Igbokita. MukiaShoot,
leaves,roots,exudate.
Cough,flatulence,aperient, amoebiasis, wound-dressing,
toothache,mental disorders, neuralgia.
558 Mundulea Sericera Leguminosae Root Antiparasitic
559 Murraya Koenigii Rultaceae Ebafo Curry leaf tree Leaves, Bark, Root Dysentery, Fever, diarrhoea, herpes pains, stimulant.
560 Musa paradisiaca Musaceae
Ogede
agbagba,Ayaba,Ojioko,Og
adejoioke
Plaintain Leaves, roots, fruits
Diarrhoea, dysentery, epilepsy, wounds, goiter,
gonorrhoea,anaemia, venereal
diseases,haemostatic,diabetes,anthelmintics,abortifacient,oligos
permia, malaria.
561 Musa sapientum Musaceae Ogede were,Agade Banana Leaves,fruits Jaundice,mental disorders,typhoid fever,diarrhoea, malaria.
562 Musanga cecropioides Moraceae Aga, Agbawo,Oro Corkwood,umbrella treeRoots, exudate,
leaves,barkTapeworms, dysentery, fevers,anthelmintic,cough
563 Mussaenda elegans RubiaceaeAdo,odo-omode,pani
ebi,EzebwoMussaenda Bark Astringent
564 Myriantus arboreus MoraceaeObisere,ewe-
ade,ibishere,UjujuMyriantus Bark Dysentery,anthelmintics,cough,antitumour
565 Napoleona imperialis Lecythidaceae
Irosun-igbo,
Irosun,Akbodo,Mabungi,N
nekeloche
Napoleona Twigs Asthma, cough,toothache
566 Napoleona vogelii Lecythidaceae Ito, Gbogbori,Akbodo NapoleonaLeaves, bark, seeds,
twigs, fruit, rootDiabetes, fever, cough, catarrh.
567 Nauclea diderrichii Rubiaceae Opepe,Uburu,TafashiyaOpepe,African peach
treeRoot, stem bark, fruit
Gonorrhoea, antimalaria, appetizer, piles,dyspepsia, rheumatism,
dysentery,febrifuge
568 Nauclea latifolia Rubiaceae
Egbesi, Gberesi,Tafashiya
rkura -
ukora,Igiyaa,Nwaohuakon
shi
Nauclea,African peachInner bark,stem
sap,roots,fruits,root-bark
Cough,febrile conditions,thrush,jaundice,piles,emetic,menstrual
disorders,stomach disorders,measles,sore
569 Nelsonia compestria Acanthaceae Damdun-Makiyaya Leaves, juice, twigs Yellow fever, eye inflammation, diarrhoea, schistosomiasis.
570 Neostenanthera-myristicifolia Annonaceae Uyenghen-eze Leaves Tumor of the nose, anthelmintic
571 Nephrolepsis bisserata Nephrolepidaceae Iramu,owuro Fern Whole plant, root Pregnancy booster,dysmenorrhoea toothache.
572 Nerium oleander Apocynaceae Adodo Oleander Leaves,whole plant,rootsDysentery,anthelmintics,cough,antitumour,abortifacient,skin
diseases,pile.
573 Nesogordonia papaverifera Sterculiaceae Opepe-ira/Oro,Otalo Danta Twigs Dysentery, toothache,pregnancy booster.
574 Newbouldia laevis Bignoniaceae Akoko,Ogirisi,Aduruku Tree of life, fertility tree Bark, leaves, root
Round worms, elephantiasis, dysentery, malaria, convulsions,
migraine,cough,yellow fever, stomach-ache, hernia,infertility, ear-
ache.
575 Nicotiana tabacum Solanaceae Ewe taba,Otaba,taba Tobacco Leaves Ringworm, cold, convulsions, ulcers, nausea,anthelmintic.
576 Nymphaea lotus NymphaeceaeOsibata,Bado,Mkpokpome
reWater lily Whole plant
Vomiting,astringent,antiseptic,demulcent,sedative,rheumatic
pains, Anti-tumour.
577 Ocimum basilicum LabiataeEfinrin-
wewe,daidoya,NchanwuSweet and Hairy basil Whole plant
Gonorrhoea, catarrhal conditions, cough, constipation, dysentery,
ringworm,carminative,stimulant,hypertension,anthelmintics,antipyr
etic,blood tonic.
578 Ocimum gratissimum Labiatae
Efinrin-nla,efinrin-
aja,oromoba,Daidoya,
Nchanwu
Tea bush,balsam,basil Leaves, whole plant
Cough, diarrhea, convulsions, fever, cold, bronchitis,colic ,insect
repellant,antimicrobials,anthelmintics,hypertension,hypertension,d
iabetes,piles, Antibacteria.
579 Olax subscorpioidea OlacaceaeIfon,masepe,Igbulu,Gwano
rafi,Gwaanon raafiiOlax,stink ant forest
Roots, leaves, stem, bark,
twigs
Yellow fever, jaundice, guinea worm, venereal diseases,mental
disorders,toothache.
580 Oldelandia corymbosa Rubiaceae Oyigi,Raatsa-hanji Oldelandia Whole plantAntipyretic, ease labour, nervous disorders,haemostatic,
venereal disorders, antidote to snake venom
581 Olyra latifolia Poaceae Iye-etu,Ami Olyra Seeds,roots,leavesAnthelmintics,scabies,filariasis,cough,chest pain,enhances
fertility
582 Oncoba spinosa FlacourtiaceaeGbonsere, Panisa,
Ponsere,Kookoocikoo
Snuff-box tree,fried-egg
treeRoots, leaves Cough, cold, sore throat, wounds
583 Opilia celtidifolia OpiliaceaeKoyin-solorun,Inuwar
gadaaOpilia Roots,stem Anthelmintics,purgative,diuretic.
584 Opuntia dillenii Cactaceae Oro-agogo Prickly pear Stem,fruits,exudate.Guinea worms,abscesses, gonorrhoea, asthma, whooping
cough,purgative,astringent.
585 Ouratea flava Ochnaceae Nkanka Ochna Leaves, fruits Laxative,vitamins
586 Oxalis corniculata OxalidaceaeJeenu benu,
Patanmo,Oneko,TsukuYellow oxalis,wood sorrel Leaves Fever, dysentery,warts, boils.
587 Oxyanthus tubiflorus Rubiaceae Osodun,Ezelugbogan Afroloquat Whole plant Fever,antiscorbutic,biliousness,warts,opacity,toothache
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
590 Palisota hirsuta CommelinaceaeJagborokun,rogbo-
aguntan,Atolo,Ikpere aturuPalisota Roots,leaves,stem-twigs. Anaemia, dysentery,cough,toothache,gonorrhoea.
591 Pallaea schweinfurthii Adeantaceae Cliff-brake fem Rhizome Sore gums, mouth cankery.
592 Pancratium trianthum LiliaceaeAlubosa-Oloko,Hatsin
manoomaaPancratium lily Bulb Visual hallucination,convulsion,cold.
593 Parinari curatellaefolia Rosaceae Abo-idofun,Rura Rough-skinned plum Roots,leaves,bark Skin infections,antipyretic,anthelmintics,nervous disorders,cough
594 Parinari macrophylla Rosaceae Gwasa,putu,RuraNeou oil tree,ginger
bread plumKernels,fruits
Malaria,skin
infections,anthelmintic,antibacterial,cough,purgative,cardiac
tonic,eye diseases,astringent.
595 Parkia biglobosa LeguminosaeIgba, Igi-iru
Dadawa,Ogirili,Dorowa
West African locust
bean, Dadawa tree
Leaves, bark, seeds, fruit
pulp
Tonic, wounds, malaria, diabetes,high blood pressure,mental
disorders,astringent,intestinal disorders,obesity,anti-tumour.
596 Paropsia guineansis Passsfloraceae Akapue, koropo Roots Toothache
597 Parquetina nigrescens Periplocaceae Ogbo African parquetina Leaves,latex,bark,rootsGonorrhea,skin diseases,menstrual disorders,cardiac
tonic,dysentery, Blood tonic.
598 Passiflora foetida Passifloraceae Nine-nine,Ahe enyi Stinking passion flower Roots,leaves,fruits Hypertension,cough,emmenagogue,antispasmodic,sedative.
599 Paullinia pinnata Sapindaceae
Kakansenla, Obi-
Omode,Isu-omode,Itakun-
okere,Ogberi-
akuko,Yatsabiyar
Hippo cola, five
fingers,water colaLeaves, seeds, roots
Sore throat, leprosy, jaundice, menstrual disorder, sore throat,
black tongue,ophthalmia,dysentery,haemostatic
agent,astringent.aphrodisiac, malaria.
600 Paulowilhelnua polyspernia Acantuaceae Leaves Guineaworm
601 Pedalium murex Pedialiaceae Whole plant, fruitsGonorrhoea, diuretic, demulcant, spermatorrhoea, dysurin,
enlarged spleen.
602 Penianthus zenicem Menispermaceae Twigs, root Aphrodisias, wounds, oral hygiene.
603 Pennisetum purpureum PoaceaeEsu-funfun,eesu,esusun-
funfun,Achara,DawarkadaElephant grass Whole plant Gastro-intestinal disorders,diuretic,mumps
604 Pentaclethra macrophylla Leguminosae Apapa, Pala,pakala,Ugba Africa Oil bean tree Leaves, bark, rootFever, stomachache, appetizer, general
weakness,anthelmintics,sore,jaundice.
605 Pentadesma butyracea Guttiferae Orogbo erin,iroro,Oze Butter tree,tallow tree Seeds Anthelmintic
606 Peperomia pellucida Piperaceae Rinrin, renren Sumlako, silver bush Whole plant Convulsions, wounds,mental disorders,hypertension
607 Pergularia daemia Asclepiadaceae Atufa, Oju-Kokarun,Utaezi PergulariaLeaf, twigs, root bark,
stem
Rheumatism, intestinal worms, piles, catarrhal diseases,craw-
craw,coughs,emmenagogue,smallpox,mental disorder,skin
diseases,diarrhoea, eye infection.
608 Pericopsis laxiflora Leguminosae Ayan, sedu, egbin,Bafini Pericopsis Bark Oedema,antitumour.
609 Persea americana LauraceaePia, apoka,Ubebekee,Ube
oyinboAvocado pear Leaves, fruits,seeds Hypertension,malaria,insomnia,gastro-intestinal disorders
610 Petersianthus macrocarpus Lecythidaceae Akasun, Upi Stinkwood Stem twigs Chronic bronchitis,lumbago,headache.
611 Petiveria alliacea Phytolaccaceae Awogba Anamu Whole plant,leaves,root
All purpose herb for
cancer,antimicrobial,diabetes,stroke,diuretic,sedative,abortifacie
nt,analgesic,anthelmintics,cough,insecticide,snake repellant.
612 Petroselinum crispum Apiaceae Pasili Parsley Whole plant
Carminative,stimulant,Vitamin
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.
616 Phoenix dactylifera Palmae Okun, Ekikun,Kijinjiri Date palm Fruits, sap,leavesGenito-urinary disorders, cough, asthma, fever,
gonorrrhoea,demulcent
617 Phyllanthus amarus EuphorbiaceaeEyin-olobe,ehinbinisowo,
yoloba,Geron-tsuntsayePhyllanthus,amarus plant Whole plant
Gonorrhoea, genito-urinary diseases,asthma,diabetes,typhoid
fever, jaundice, stomach-ache, dysentery,ringworm,
hypertension.
618 Phyllanthus muellerianus Euphorbiaceae
Arunjeran, Asasa,egungun-
eja,eegun-
eja,Kumcii,Egueza
Myrobalan Whole plantJaundice, skin diseases,antimicrobials, stomach problems, fever,
cough,insomnia,dysentery.
619 Physalis angulata SolanaceaeKoropo,
papo,Putu,MatsarmanaGround angular cherry Whole plant Fever, asthma, diarrhoea, throat swelling,infertility, malaria.
620 Physostigma venosum Leguminosae Isho,EsgeremChopnut, Calabar bean,
ordeal beanSeeds
Glaucoma, antidote to atropine and strychnine poison,
contraction of pupils,jiggers,poison.
621 Phytolacca dodecandra Phytolaccaceae Dere, Osun-erin.
Elephant
tree,allspice,pokeberry,g
arget,scoke
Young leaves,twig Bilharzia,purgative,emetic,vermifuge
622 Picralima nitida Apocynaceae Erin, eso abere,Osu igwe Picralima Root, seeds,barkFever, dysmenorrhoea, hypertension, herpes,
diabetes,anthelmintics, malaria.
623 Piliostigma reticulatum Leguminosae Abafe,Kargoo Piliostigma, kargoLeaves, pods, stem twigs,
roots
Fever, ulcer, rheumatism, cough, tooth-
ache,hookworms,diuretic,diabetes
624 Piper guineense PiperaceaeIyere, Ata-
iyere,Ozeza,MasoorooClimbing black pepper Fruits, leaves,seeds
Herbal recipe ingredient, rheumatism,antipyretic, anti-emetic,
stomachache, mental
illness,anthelmintic,carminative,impotence,antimicrobials,hyperten
sion
625 Piper nigrum PiperaceaeBlack pepper White
peperFruit
Diuretic, carminative, aromatic, diaphoretic, piles, diarrhoea,
boils, Rheumatic, pains, toothache, emmenagogue antiperiodic.
626 Piper umbellatum Piperaceae Ewe efon, iwere Wild pepper leaves, root, fruitsRheumatism, inflammatory tumours,
carmative,diuretic,emmenagogue,pile,urinary disorders
627 Piptadeniastrum africanum Leguminosae Agbonyin,Ufi,Kiriya kurmi Dahoma Stem twigs,leavesPurgative,headache,toothache,enema,cardiac tonic,irregular
menstruation,coated tongue.
628 Pisoria aculeata Neyctaginaceae Leaf,stem twigs Venereal diseases, rheumatic, pains.