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Species Name
FAMILY NAME
Local Names
Common Names
Parts Used
Medicinal Use(S)
Abelmoschus esculentus
Malvaceae
Ila,okweje,kubewa
Okra,lady's finger
Fruit, seeds
Abrus precatorius
Leguminosae
Root, leaves,seeds
Abutilon mauritianum
Malvaceae
Furu,kawo
African Mallow,thutt
Leaves, root
Diarrhoea, gonorrhoea,antipyretic,cough,piles
Acacia ataxacantha
Mimosaceae
Ihun,ewonadele,sarkakiyaa,uke.
Young leaves
Dysentery,backache
Acacia auriculiformis
Leguminosae
Kasia eleti
Earleaf acacia
Bark
Astringent
Acacia nilotica
Mimosaceae
Baani,booni,gabaruwa
Acacia sieberiana
Mimosaceae
Siyi,sie,farakaya
Acacia
Bark,stemtwigs,roots,leaves,latex
Anti-cancer,antipyretic,astringent,kidney disease,taeniacide
Acalypha fimbriata
Euphorbiaceae
Jinwinini,kandiri
Acalypha
Leaves
Acalypha godseffiana
Euphorbiaceae
Jinwinini
Acalypha
Leaves, twigs
10
Acalypha hispida
Euphorbiaceae
Jiwene, Jinwinini
Leaves, twigs
11
Acalypha wilkesiana
Euphorbiaceae
Jiwene, Jinwinini
Leaves,twigs
Skin rashes,antimicrobials,flatulence,constipation
12
Acanthospermum hispidum
Compositae
Dangunro-gogoro ,kaashinyaawo
Starburr
Leaves,whole plant
13
Acanthus montanus
Acanthacease
Stem-twig, leaves,roots
14
Achillea millefolium
Compositae
Yaro
Yarrow,nosebleed,sneezewort,millefoil
Flowers,leaves,seeds
Haemostatic,wound,astringent,diaphoretic,piles
15
Achyranthes aspera
Amaranthaceae
Aboro,Abora hakoorinmaciijii
Rough-Chaff herb
Leaves,roots
Stomach disorders, Abortion, diarrhoea, dysentery, skin diseases,Malaria, venereal diseases, haemostatic, cold
16
Adansonia digitata
Bombacaceae
Ose,Igiose,kukaa,kulambali
Baobab
Leaves,fruit pulp,bark
17
Adenia cissampeloides
Passifloraceae
Arokeke, Godogbo
Adenia
Leaves, Stem-bark
18
Adenia venenata
Passifloraceae
Akerbia
Cough, bronchitis,urinary tract infections, fever,stem-pulp is an Leaves, roots, stem-bark, aphrodisiac, syphilis, fruits gonorrhoea,anagelsic,diuretic,hypertension,fish poison
19
Adenium Obesum
Apoynaceae
Gariya
20
Adhatoda buchhoizii
Acanthaceae
21
Aerva lanata
Amaranthaceae
Bhadram,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
23
Oburo-wawa
Afromum lilies
Roots
Anthelmintics
24
Aframomum melegueta
Zingiberaceae
Ata-ire,atare,itaye,ose oji,citta,gyandamaryaji
25
Aframomum sceptrum
Zingiberaceae
Oburo-etu,oboro,oguro
Bear berry
Seeds,leaves
Measles,smallpox,lumbago,stimulant.
26
Afrormosia laxiflora
Leguminosae
Shedun,makarfo,abua ocha
Kulkuli
Root
Intoxicant, headache, body pains,headache,ophthalmia,anticonvulsant,rat ovulation blocked through effect on pituitary gland
27
Afzelia africana
Leguminosae
Apa-Igbo, Apa,kawo,akpalata
Apa,pod mahogany
Root,leaves,stembark,seeds.
28
Agelaea obliqua
Connaraceae
Esura, Okun
Horse tamarind
Leaves
29
Agelenopsis chevaleri
Olacaceae
Igo
Agelenopsis,igo
30
Ageratum conyzoides
Compositae
Goat weed
31
Alafia barteri
Apocynaceae
Agbari etu
Roots,leaves.
32
Albizia adianthifolia
Leguminosae
Bark
Gonorrhoea,night blindness,piles,anthelmintics,cough
33
Albizia ferruginea
Leguminosae
Ayinre ogo,ngu,kurmii
34
Albizia lebbeck
Leguminosae
Igbagbo
Silk flower,lebbeck
35
Albizia zygia
Leguminosae
Ayinre-weere,kurmii
Okuro,atanza,siris
Bark
Arthritis,sprain
36
Alchornea cordifolia
Euphorbiaceae
Christmas bush
Leaves, stem,bark,twig
37
Alchornea laxiflora
Euphorbiaceae
Pepe, Ijan
Chewing sticks, venereal diseases,emmenagogue,ring worm,antioxidant,(leaves traditional wraps for cola nuts).
38
Allamanda cathartica
Apocynaceae
Ododo-alamanda
Antimicrobials,malaria,dysentery,cathartic.
39
Allanblackia floribunda
Guttiferae
Orogbo erin,egba,nkpukpotiri
Fallow tree
40
Allium ascalonicum
Liliaceae
Alubosa-elewe,albasa maigo
Shallot,spring onion
Leaves, bulb
Convulsion,dysentery.
41
Allium cepa
Liliaceae
Bulb,leaves
42
Allium sativum
Liliaceae
Ayo, ayuu
Garlic
Bulb
43
Allophylus africanus
Sapindaceae
Eekan-ehoro,alarto, oduoko,
44
Aloe barteri
Liliaceae
Aloe
Leaves
45
Aloe vera
Liliaceae
Ahon erin
Barbados Aloe
Leaves juice
46
Alstonia boonei
Apocynaceae
Awun, ahun,eghu,akpi
47
Alstonia congensis
Apocynaceae
Ahun,egbu
Stool wood
Bark
48
Alternanthera repens
Amaranthaceae
Dagunro
Joyweed
Whole plant
49
Alternanthera sessilis
Amaranthaceae
Reku-reku,maikai dubu
Alternanthera
50
Amaralia bignoniflora
Rubiaceae
Unemuo
Leaves, seeds
51
Amaranthus spinosus
Amaranthaceae
Prickly amaranthus
Whole plant
52
Amaranthus viridis
Amaranthaceae
Tete-abalaye,tetekekere,atite,malan kotshi
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
55
Amorphophallus dracantioides
Anacardiaceae
Tubers
56
Anacardium occidentale
Anacardaceae
Kasu,kanju,akwe olu,okpokpo
57
Ananas comosus
Bromeliaceae
58
Anchomanes difformis
Araceae
Roots
Diuretics,purgative,gonorrhoea
59
Andira inermis
Araceae
Gwaska
Bark ,seeds
Skin diseases,anthelmintics
60
Aneilema hockii
Commelinaceae
Godobo-funfun
Root
61
Annona muricata
Annonaceae
Sharp-sharp
Sour sop
Leaves,fruit,
Fever,dysentery
62
Annona senegalensis
Annonaceae
Cancer, dysentery, cough,venereal Root, bark, leaves, seeds diseases,toothache,astringent,anthelmintic,ease labour,eye drops, tumour out growth,anti-bee sting.
63
Annona squamosa
Annonaceae
Sharp-sharp,mbugo ago
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
66
Anthocleista djalonensis
Loganiaceae
Shapo,kwari
Cabbage tree
Bark,leaves
67
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana
Loganiaceae
Shapo,kwari
Leaves, bark
68
Anthocleista vogelii
Loganiaceae
Apa oro,sapo,kwari
Seeds,bark
69
Anthonotha macrophylla
Leguminosae
Abara,apado,agbagba
Latex, bark
70
Antiaris africana
Moraceae
False iroko,oroo,upas Ooro, Oriro, Ayo, farin tree,black loko,ojianwu,ajagha -dibia mulberry,bonobo
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
74
Apium graveolens
Apiaceae
Seleri-saladi
Celery
Whole plant
Aphrodisiac,emmenagogue,anthelmintics,carminative,antispasmo dic,stimulant,diuretic,cough
75
Arachis hypogea
Leguminosae
Epa
Nuts
76
Areca catechu
Palmae
Betel nut
Nut
77
Argemone mexicana
Papaveraceae
Ekan-Ekun, Egunarugbo,kwarkoro
78
Argyreia nervosa
Convolvulaceae
Elephant creeper
Root, leaves.
79
Aristida adscensionis
Poaceae
Oka-olongo,garasa
Whole plant
Improves lactation
80
Aristolochia ringens
Aristolochiaceae
Ako-igun,duman dutsee
Dutchman's pipe, Snake Guineaworm, skin diseases,typhoid, sores, antidote to snake Leaves,roots, whole plant. work poison,emmenagogue,anthelmintics
81
Artemisia afra
Compositae
Tagargale
Fevers, vermifuge
82
Artocarpus altilis
Moraceae
Breadfruit
Roots,fruits,wood
Fevers,astringent,sedative
83
Asclepias curassavica
Asclepiadaceae
Rizgar-kurege
Gastro-intestinal disorders,emetic
84
Asparagus africana
Liliaceae
Aluki,sarka
Asparagus, Aye-kosun
Whole plant
Antimicrobials,sores,kidney diseases,diuretics.
85
Aspilia africana
Compositae
Leaves, flowers
86
Asystasia calyciana
Acanthaceae
Orole
Leaves
87
Asystasia gangetica
Acanthaceae
Lobiiri,inana,Ntiaturu
88
Aulacocalyx jasminiflora
Rubiaceae
Ogbondo
Twigs
Toothache
89
Avicennia africana
Avicenniaceae
Ogbun, Ofun
Black Mangrove
Abortifacient,detergent
90
Axonopus compressus
Poaceae
Idi
Leaves
91
Azadirachta indica
Meliaceae
Eke-oyibo, Dongo-yaro
Neem tree
92
Bacopo monnifera
Scrophulariaceae
Thyme leaves
Whole plant
93
Balanites aegyptiaca
Zygophyllaceae
Budare, aduuwa
Roots, fruits,seeds,bark.
94
Bambusa vulgaris
Poaceae
Oparun,Atosi
Bamboo
Leaves,young shoots
95
Bandeiraea simplicifolia
Leguminosae
Kporekpo
Leaves, bark
96
Baphia nitida
Papilionaceae
Irosun,Majigi,Ufie,Aboshi
Cam wood
97
Baphia pubescens
Papilionaceae
Awewi, Urohun,Maajigii
Benin Camwood
Stem bark
98
Barleria opaca
Acanthaceae
Arenikosun
Leaves
99
Basilicum polysiachyon
Labiatae
Whole plants
100
Bauhinia rubescens
Caesalpiniaceae
Jinga
Root
Fever, dysentery.
101
Bauhinia variegata
Caesalpiniaceae
Variegated Bauhinia
102
Berlinia grandiflora
Caesalpiniaceae
Apado,abaa,Dokar rafi,Ububa
Bark
103
Bidens pilosa
Compositae
104
Bixa orellana
Bixaceae
Osun-buke,ulla,Ufie
105
Blepharis maderaspatensis
Acanthaceae
Ewe-asaju, ewe-isaju
Whole plant
Snake-bite antidote
106
Blighia sapida
Sapindaceae
107
Blighia unijugata
Sapindaceae
Ako-isin
Blighia
Roots,leaves,stem-bark
Diabetes,antipyretic,postnatal haemorrhage
108
Blumea auria
Compositae
Whole plant
109
Blumea perrottetiana
Compositae
Aruntaba, Eru-taba
Ikulu,isajeje,ngai camphos
Pains,jaundice,malaria,anthelmintics,ulcer,dysentery
110
Boerhaavia diffusa
Nyctaginaceae
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 Akata,red silk cotton tree Bark,leaves,fruits,flowers. Stomachache, blood tonic,emmenagogue,emollient a,akpe,Ape otokoro
112
Borassus aethiopum
Palmae
Agbon-olodu, agbononidu,uburu,ubiri.
Roots,juice of nut
Respiratory disorders,asthma,headache
113
Borreria ocymoides
Rubiaceae
Irawo-ile,Otete
114
Borreria verticillata
Rubiaceae
African borreria
Leaves, roots
115
Boscia senegalensis
Capparidaceae
Anza
116
Bosqueia anglosensis
Moraceae
Gangaran, Saworo,Oze
Saworo,bosqueia
Diarrhoea,menorrhagia
117
Boswellia dalzielii
Burseraceae
hano, janauhi
Frankincense tree
118
Boswellia spp
Burseraceae
Juguuhi
Bark
119
Kabeji
Cabbage,sea cabbage
Leaves,seeds
Antimicrobial,skin diseases.
120
Bridelia ferruginea
Euphorbiaceae
Ira
Leaves, bark,roots,fruits
121
Bridelia micrantha
Euphorbiaceae
Isa,asa,Oga ofia,Edede
Mitzeeri sweetberry
Leaves, roots,bark
122
Brillantaisia nitens
Acanthaceae
Ogwumadibia
Leaves
Diarrhoea
123
Brillantaisia patula
Acanthaceae
Owo
Brillantaisia
Leaves
124
Brucea antidysenterica
Simaroubaceae
Root bark
Cancer, dysentery
125
Brunfelsia uniflora
Solanaceae
Roots
Aphorodisiacs
126
Bryophyllum pinnatum
Crassulaceae
Eru-odundun,abomoda
Leaves,roots,,leaf sap
127
Bryoria africana
Cucurbitaceae
Roots
Purgative
128
Brysocarpus coccineus
Connaraceae
Root, leaves
129
Buchholzia coriacea
Sterculiaceae
Uworo, obi-ata
Wonderful kola
Fruit,bark
130
Burkea africana
Caesalpiniaceae
Apasa, orusi
Burkea,wild seriga
Bark, twigs
131
Bursoma abyssinica
Melianthaceae
Stem-bark
Anthelmintic, cathartic.
132
Butea frondosa
Papilionaceae
133
Butyrospermum paradoxum
Sapotaceae
Emi-emi, emi,Osisi,Ka'danya
Seeds
134
Caesalpinia bonduc
Leguminosae
Ayoo
Roots,leaves,seeds
Fever,anthelmintics,respiratory diseases
135
Caesalpinia cristata
Caesalpiniaceae
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, seeds
138
Caladium bicolor
Araceae
Eje-Jesu
Leaves,rhizome.
139
Calapogonium mucunoides
Leguminosae
Apalofa,Agbiri
Crab grass
Leaves
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,roots
143
Caloncoba echinata
Flacourtiaceae
Ntuebi
Caloncoba,Gorli
Bark,roots,seeds,stem exudate
Skin infections
144
Caloncoba glauca
Flacourtiaceae
Kakandika,pomuseghe
Caloncoba
145
Calophyllum inophyllum
Guttiferae
146
Calotropis procera
Asclepiadaceae
Bomubomu,Tumfatiya
147
Canarium schweinfurthii
Burseraceae
148
Canavalia ensiformis
Leguminosae
Ponpondo, sese-nla
Antibiotic, antiseptic
149
Canna indica
Cannaceae
Leaves
Asthma, Malaria
150
Cannabis sativa
Cannabinaceae
Igbo
Indian Hemp
151
Canthium glabriflorum
Rubiaceae
Ajelora,Igi elera,Eze
Stem,roots,leaves
Cough,mental disorders
152
Capparis thonningii
Cappararaceae
Caper bush,kanthar
Root
153
Capraria biflora
Scrophulariaceae
Root
Antifungal agent.
154
Capsicum annuum
Solanaceae
Bell pepper
Fruits,seeds
Carminative,stimulant,Vitamin C
155
Capsicum frutescens
Solanaceae
Fruits,seeds
156
Carapa procera
Meliaceae
Irere, Agogo,abooganwo,Nkwo
Monkey cola,crabwood
157
Leaves, root
158
Carica papaya
Caricaceae
Ibepe,Ojo,gwanda
Paw paw
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
160
Carpha procera
Cyperaceae
Agogo-igun, ApariIgun,ogberi-akuko
Bark
161
Carpodinus dulcis
Apocynacee
Whole plant
Galactagogure
162
Carpolobia lutea
Polygalaceae
Osunsun,Uziza,Aghba awa
Cattlestick
Leaves, bark
Rheumatism,aphrodisiac,toothache
163
Casearia barteri
Samydaceae
Ukpakuzon
164
Cassytha filiformis
Lauraceae
Omoniginigini,omonigelegele,sulunwahi.
165
Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarinaceae
166
Catharanthus roseus
Apocynaceae
Apabida pupa
Rose perinwinkle
Leaves,whole plant
167
Ceiba pentandra
Bombacaceae
Araba,egungun,Rimii,Akpu
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
171
Celosia argentea
Amaranthaceae
Sokoyokoto,Erimonu,Fara alayatu
Cockscomb
Leaves, seeds
172
Celosia laxa
Amaranthaceae
Celosia
Leaves
Antiscorbutic, purgative
173
Celosia trigyna
Amaranthaceae
Ajefowo,ajitan
Celosia
Leaves
Anthelmintics,diuretic,astringent,chest pains,emmolient,sore
174
Celtis mildbraedii
Ulmaceae
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
178
Centrosema pubescens
Leguminosae
Ewa-ahun
Fodder pea
Leaves
Skin diseases
179
Cephaelis manni
Rubiaceae
180
Cercestis afzelii
Araceae
Cercestis
Leaves, Stem-bark
Purgative.
181
Chasmanthera dependens
Menispermaceae
Ato-oloriraun
Chasmanthera
Roots
182
Chenopodium ambrosioides
Chenopodiaceae
Ewe-imi,asin,arunpale
Wormwood
Anthelmintics,emollient,rheumatism, tumour.
183
Chromolaena odorata
Compositae
Akintola ,Awolowo,Obiarakara
Siam weed
Leaves,stem-twigs
184
Chrozophora senegalensis
Euphorbiaceae
Leaves
185
Chrysanthellum indicum
Compositae
Abilere, Oyigi
Indian crysanthemum
Whole plant
186
Compositae
Pyrethrum
187
Chrysobalanus ellipticus
Roseaceae
Ikatee,Awonriwon
Chrysobalanus,cocoplum
Leaves, roots
Diarrhoea
188
Chrysophyllum albidum
Sapotaceae
Osanbalumo, Agbalumo
Bark, leaves
Fever,stomachaches,antiperiodic
189
Cinchona officinalis
Rubiaceae
Quinine tree
Bark
Malaria,anthelmintics, antibacterial.
190
Cinnamomum Zeyianiam
Lauraceae
Cinnamon
191
Cissampelos owariensis
Menispermaceae
Ewe jokoje,Damargaji
Lungwort,velvet leaf
Roots,whole plant
192
Cissus quadrangularis
Vitaceae
Ogbakiiki,Da'ddori
Stemmed vine
Tuber,stem
Caries,dysmenorrhoea,urinary disorders
193
Citrullus colocynthis
Cucurbitaceae
Egusi bara
194
Citrullus lanatus
Cucurbitaceae
Egusi-baara
195
Citrus aurantifolia
Rutaceae
196
Citrus aurantium
Rutaceae
197
Citrus limon
Rutaceae
Osan-laimu,oromankirir,Babban leemui
Lemon
Fruits,leaves,bark,roots
Antipyretic,cold,stomachic
198
Citrus paradisi
Rutaceae
Rind/external coat,seeds,fruit
Antimicrobials,diabetes,astringent,emollient,demulcent, malaria.
199
Citrus sinensis
Rutaceae
Twigs,stem bark,fruits
200
Clappertonia ficifolia
Malvaceae
Bolobolo
Bolobolo
Leaves,roots
Cough
201
Clausena anisata
Rutaceae
Clausena
Leaves, roots,bark
202
Cleidon gaponicum
Euphorbiaceae
Twigs
Toothache
203
Cleistopholis paterns
Annonaceae
Apako
Leaves,bark
Coughs,anthelmintics,antipyretic,respiratory diseases,tuberculosis,purgative
204
Cleome ciliata
Capparaceae
Akuya-aaja, Ekuya
Leaves, seeds
205
Cleome gynandra
Capparaceae
Ekuye, ekuya,ipiya
Leaves, seeds
206
Clerodendrum capitalum
Verbenaceae
Feregede,Illiri
Hollow stems
Leaves, root
207
Clerodendrum paniculatum
Verbenaceae
Ora-ojola, adabi
Garden quinine
Roots, leaves
208
Clerodendrum umbellatum
Verbenaceae
Leaves
Wounds, cut.
209
Clerodendrum volubile
Verbenaceae
Dagba
Leaves, roots
210
Clitoria ternatea
Leguminosae
Butterfly pea
Roots,leaves,seeds
Gonorrhoea,purgative,diuretic,ulcer
211
Cnestis ferruginea
Connaraceae
212
Cnidoscolus acontifolius
Euphorbiaceae
Iyanapaja
Cnidoscolus
Leaves, sap
Diuretic, antimicrobial
213
Coccinia barteri
Cucurbitaceae
Ewe-oju
Fruited gourd
Whole plant
214
Coccinia grandis
Cucurbitaceae
Ewe-ero,Gurjin daaji
215
Cochlospermun planchonii
Cochlospermaceae
Sewetu,Raawayaa
Cotton plant
Roots,stem-bark
Gonorrhoea,menstrual disorder
216
Cochlospermun tinctorium
Cochlospermaceae
Sewetu,Balagande
Cotton plant
Whole plant,seeds
217
Cocos nucifera
Palmae
218
Cocparnus pendulus
Menispermaceae
Roots
Antipyretic
219
Coffea arabica
Rubiaceae
Kofi,Gahwa
Coffee
Kernels
Stimulant, rheumatism,diuretic
220
Coix lacryma-jobi
Poaceae
Aje,aka-ila,agbalamaria,ido-onisekere
Job's tear
Roots,fruits,seeds
Diuretic,anthhelmintics,asthma,stimulant,cicatrizant,irregular menstruation,conjunctivitis.
221
Cola acuminata
Sterculiaceae
Obi abata,Oji
Fruit nuts
222
Cola Caricifolia
Sterculiaceae
Okokoro, Ogugu,
Monkey kola
Leaves
223
Cola laurifolia
Sterculiaceae
Karanga,Ufa, Aworiwo
224
Cola millenii
Sterculiaceae
Obi-edun
Monkey Kola
Leaves,fruits.
225
Cola nitida
Sterculiaceae
Obi gbanja
Kola
226
Colocasia esculenta
Araceae
Koko,kokofun,kokoibile,Gwamba
Cocoyam,wild taro
Tuber,leaves
Anaemia,wounds,rheumatism,poison antidote
227
Combretum glutinosum
Combretaceae
Kattakara
Leaves
228
Combretum grandiflous
Combretaceae
ikedike
Leaves
229
Combretum mucronatum
Combretaceae
Ogan,Ogolo,Fara geza
Combretum
Leaves, root
230
Combretum paniculatum
Combretaceae
Ogan, okan
Twigs
231
Combretum racemosum
Combretaceae
Okan
Bush willow
Twigs
232
Commelina diffusa
Commelinaceae
Itopere,godogboodo,Obogy,Balasa
233
Commiphora africana
Burseraceae
Turari,Dashi,Biskiti
Myrrh
Roots, fruit
234
Connarus africanus
Connaraceae
Anthelmintic, astriagent
235
Conyza canadensis
Compositae
Whole plant
Gonorrhoea, 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
239
Cordia millenii
Boraginaceae
Omo
African cordia
Stem bark
240
Corynanthe johimbe
Rubiaceae
Idagbon
Yohimbe plant
Stem bark
Hypertension,aphrodisiac, dysmenorrhoea
241
Corynanthe pachyceras
Rubiaceae
Ako idagbon
Corynanthe yohimbe
242
Cosmos sulphureus
Asteraceae
Ododo-imiesu
Leaves, flowers
Antimicrobial,wounds,astringent,colourant.
243
Costus afer
Zingiberaceae
Ginger lily
244
Coula edulis
Olacaceae
udi, ivanlegbe
Kernel, bark
245
Courbonia virgata
Capparaceae
Kumkum
Courbonia
Roots,fruits,leaves
Stimulant,chest pains,cough
246
Efo ebolo
247
Crassocephalum rubens
Compositae
Ebire
Ebire,ebolo
Leaves,roots
248
Craterispermum laurinum
Rubiaceae
Ozoh
Alum bark
Inner bark,leaves
249
Crateva adansonii
Capparaceae
Leaves, bark
250
Crescentia cujete
Bignoniaceae
Igi igba,igisogba
251
Crinum glaucum
Amaryllidaceae
Isu meri
bulb,flower-stalks
252
Crinum jagus
Amaryllidaceae
253
Crossopteryx febrifuga
Rubiaceae
Ayeye
254
Crotalaria retusa
Leguminosae
255
Croton lobatus
Euphorbiaceae
256
Croton penduliflorus
Euphorbiaceae
Aworoso
Croton,Turk's cap
Seeds,whole plant.
Constipation,general debility,diuretics,arthritis,purgative,antitumour
257
Croton zambesicus
Euphorbiaceae
Ajekobale
bushveld
Leaves,twigs
Piles,gonorrhoea,arthritis,diarrhoea,impotence,
258
Cryptolepia sanguinolenta
Periplocaceae
Root, stem
259
Cryptostegia grandiflora
Apocynaceae
Leaves, latex
260
Cucumeropsis manni
Cucurbitaceae
Itoo, eyen
Leaves
Milk laxative
261
Cucumis melo
Cucurbitaceae
Baara-ekate,Gurji
Melon,musk melon
Leaves, root
262
Cucumis prophetarum
Cucurbitaceae
ruit pulp
Vermifuge
263
Cucurbita maxima
Cucurbitaceae
Elegede,apala,Kabeewaa Melon-pumpkin
Seeds,fruits.
264
Cucurbita pepo
Cucurbitaceae
265
Culcasia scandens
Araceae
Agunmona
Leaves
266
Curculigo pilosa
Hypoxidaceae
Roots
Leaukaemia,gonorrhoea,cough,purgative,astringent,aphrodisiac, demulcent
267
Curcuma longa
Zingiberaceae
Turmeric
Tubers
268
Cuscuta australis
Convolvulaceae
Whole plant
269
Cyathula prostrata
Amaranthaceae
Pasture weed
Whole plant
270
Cylicodiscus gabonensis
Leguminosae
Olosan, Aja-igi
Denya,okan
Bark
Diarrhoea, dysentery
271
Cymbopogon citratus
Poaceae
Kooko-oba,Acharaehi
Lemon grass
Leaves, roots
272
Cynara scolymus
Compositlae
Kharsuf
Whole plant
273
Cynodon dactylon
Graminae
274
Cyperus esculentus
Cyperaceae
Whole plant
275
Cyrtosperma senegalense
Araceae
Ope-igbo,igooha
Swamp-arum
Leaves,rhizome,fruits
Cough,ease labour,astringent,ulcer,gonorrhoea.
276
Dacryodes edulis
Burseraceae
Elemi,ube
Bark, leaves,fruits.
277
Dalbergia lactea
Leguminosae
Ojiji, abinrere
Flat bean
Bark, stem-dust
Pimples,anthelmintic,ease labour
278
Dalbergia saxatilis
Leguminosae
Flat bean
279
Dalbergiella welwitschii
Leguminosae
Emosho-elemosoo,emesoWest African black wood Stem, twigs, roots, leaves Bronchial ailments,purgative,anthelmintic,menstrual disorder. igangan, afoso,
280
Daniellia oliveri
Leguminosae
Iya,Kadaura,Ozabwa, Maje
Gum, bark
281
Daniellia thurifera
Leguminosae
Iya
Frankincense tree
Stem-wood dust
Scabies
282
Datura metel
Solanaceae
Apikan,Ajeguneegun,gegemu,Furenjuuji
Leaves
Ashma,venereal diseases,convulsion.
283
Datura stramonium
Solanaceae
284
Deinbollia pinnata
Sapindaceae
Ogiri-egba, Ekusi-Oloko
Water willow
Leaves, root
285
Delonix regia
Leguminosae
Seke seke,ayin.
Leaves,bark,seeds,flower Diuretic,anthelmintics,astringent,leucorrhoea s
286
Dennettia tripetala
Annonaceae
Igbere,Nmimi
Pepperfruit
Fruit,leaves,stem-twigs.
Insect repellant,fever,cough,toothache,stimulant
287
Desmodium adscendens
Leguminosae
Epaile,aberodefe,Nbasioku
Desmodium
288
Desmodium gangeticum
Leguminosae
Ewe-emo
Leaf, root
289
Detaruyn nucricaroyn
Leguminosae
Taura, Ogbogbo
Bark, leaves
Wounds, ulcers
290
Dialium guineense
Leguminosae
Awin,Icheku,Tsamiyar kurmi
291
Dichapetalum baneri
Chailletiaceae
Ngbu ewu
Good killer
Seeds
292
Dichapetalum toxicarium
Dichapetalaceae
Gift-blaar,ratsbane
293
Dichrostachys cinerea
Leguminosae
294
Dicoma sessiliflora
Compositae
Doda
Dicoma
Whole plant
Antipyretic,aphrodisiac,cough,stomachache
295
Digitaria horizontalis
Poaceae
Crab grass,sourgrass
Whole plant
296
Dioclea reflexa
Leguminosae
Dioclea,bull's eye
Seed
Asthma,head lice,dandruff,stimulant.
297
Dioscorea bulbifera
Discoreaceae
Isu-emina,emina,isuahun,Dooyar bisa
Tuber
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
Tubers, leaves
299
Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii
Mennispermaceae
Inunurin, Omuaja
Serendipity berry
Fruits,leaves,roots.
300
Diospyros canaliculata
Ebenaceae
Oriloje, Owe
Date plum
Bark, leaves
301
Diospyros mespliforimis
Ebenaceae
Ige,igidudu,Kalwaa
Ebony tree
302
Discoglypremna caloneura
Euphorbiaceae
Akikaagba, Ogwilaki
Seeds
303
Dissotis rotundifolia
Melastomataceae
Awede,Ajagunmorasin
304
Dodonaea viscosa
Sapindaceae
Leaves
305
Dorstenia prorepens
Moraceae
Alaifo, aloifo
Contrayerva,rock begonia,sokotan
Stem twig,leaves
Nephrosis,wound,antipyretic,antimicrobials.
306
Dracaena manni
Dracaenaceae
Ope-kannakanna, peregun,Akuku
Dracaena
Roots,leaves,fruits
Skin diseases,antimicrobials,stomachache,caries.
307
Drynaria laurentii
Polypodiaceae
Afomo
Drynaria
Venereal diseases.
308
Drypetes chevalieri
Euphorbiaceae
Osunsun-iro
Drypetes
Leaves
Cough,asthma,bronchitis
309
Drypetes Florabunda
Euphorbiaceae
Asokara
Stem
310
Duranta repens
Verbenaecae
Fruits
Anthemintic, insecticide
311
Dyschoriste perrottetii
Acanthaceae
Bidi-Diyan
Seed
312
Echinacea purpurea
Compositae
Rhizome
Antimicrobial agent.
313
Eclipta prostrata
Compositae
Abikole, arojoku
Leaves
314
Ehretia cymosa
Boraginaceae
Jaoke
Puzzle bush,ivorywood
Leaves,bark
Amenorrhoea,contraceptive,fevers,convulsion,fracture management
315
Eichhornia crassipes
Pontederiaceae
Water hyacinth
Whole plant
316
Ekebergia senegalensis
Meliaceae
Stavewood
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,bark
318
Elaeis guineensis
Palmae
Ope, igiope,Nkwe,Ake,Kwakwar
319
Elaeophorbia drupifera
Euphorbiaceae
Oroigi, oroonigi
Asthma plant
320
Elephantapus scaber
Compositae
Leave, root
Fever, cough.
321
Eleusine indica
Poaceae
Esekannakanna,Ciyaawar tuuji,Ichite
322
Elytraria marginata
Acanthaceae
Eso
Whole plant
323
Elytraria marginata
Acanthaceae
Eso
Whole plant
324
Embelia guineaasis
Myrsinaceae
Leaves, root
325
Embelia schimperi
Myrsinaceae
Kiru
Antispasmodic, anthelmintic.
326
Emilia coccinea
Compositae
Ulcers, craw-craw, abscesses of the breast, yaws, lice, ringworm, febrifuge, syphilis, hernia, gonorrhoea, measles,cough,salad.
327
Enantia chlorantha
Annonaceae
Osopupa, Awopa,dokitaigbo,Kakerim
Bark
328
Entada africana
Leguminosae
Ayunrebanabana,Tawatsa
Entada
329
Entada gigas
Mimosaceae
Aagbaa
Seahearts,monkey ladders
Leaves,seeds,stem-twigs.
330
Ijebo,Owura
Cedar mahogany
Stem bark
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
334
Eruatamia coronaria
Apocynaceae
335
Eryngium foetidum
Umbelliferae
Leaves
336
Erythrina senegalensis
Leguminosae
Anthelmintics,cathartic,dysentery,antipyretic,emmenagogue,galac togue
337
Erythrococca anomala
Euphorbiaceae
Iyere-igbo
Cocca
Fruits,leaves,leaf-sap
338
Erythrophleum suaveolens
Leguminosae
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
340
Euadenia trifoliata
Capparaceae
Ajinringburigbu, Logbokiya,Kanumfari
Euadenia
341
Eucalyptus globulus
Myrtaceae
Eucalyptus
Leaves
342
Eugenia aromatica
Myrtaceae
Kanafuru
Clove
Flower
343
Eugenia malaccencis
Myrtaceae
Apulu
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
349
Euphorbia hirta
Euphorbiaceae
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.
351
Euphorbia laterifolia
Euphorbiaceae
Scutellann,little cactus
Leaves,exudate
352
Euphorbia unispina
Euphorbiaceae
Oro adete
Cactus
Exudate
353
Evolvulus alsinoides
Convolvulaceae
Efunle,Karfi mallam
Whole plant
Diarrhoea,antipyretic,asthma,chronic bronchitis
354
Eythrococca anomala
Euphorbiaceae
Leaves
355
Fagara rubescens
Rutaceae
Ata
Bark
356
Ficus asperifolia
Moraceae
Ipin,Asesa,Baure
Sandpaper plant
Leaves, root
Wounds, coughs.
357
Ficus capensis
Moraceae
Opoto,Farin bauree,Anwerenwa
358
Ficus elegans
Moraceae
Asoro
porcelain vine
Leaves
359
Ficus exasperata
Moraceae
Epin, Ewe-ipin
360
Ficus mucuso
Moraceae
Fig
Bark of stem
Insomnia
361
Ficus thonningii
Moraceae
Bark
Wounds,fevers,dysentery
362
Ficus vallis-choudae
Moraceae
Oguro, Ogunro,Dulu
Umbrella thorn
363
Ficus vogelii
Moraceae
Oba-Odan
364
Flabellaria paniculata
Malpighiaceae
Iagbo-Iagbo
Leaves
Wounds, cuts
365
Flacourtia flavescens
Flacourtiaceae
Osere
Flacourtia
Leaves, root
366
Fluerya aestuans
Urticaceae
Fuyafuya,Ipe erin
African nettle
Whole plant
367
Funtumia africana
Apocynaceae
Male funtum
368
Funtumia elastica
Apocynaceae
Ire ,Mba
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 kola
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
Rubiaceae
Gangan, oruwan,Gaudan,Ulimili
Roots, fruits
374
Geophila obvallata
Rubiaceae
Leaves
375
Gisekia pharmacioides
Molluginaceae
Leaves, fruits
376
Gladiolus psittacinus
Iridaceae
Baka,isu baka
Bulb
377
Gloriosa superba
Liliaceae
Tubers, leaves
378
Glossonema boveanum
Asclepiadaceae
Taarin-gidaa
Whole plant
379
Glycine max
Leguminosae
Ewa
Soya bean
Seeds
Laxative
380
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Leguminosae
381
Glyphaea brevis
Tiliaceae
Atori
382
Gmelina arborea
Verbenaceae
Igi melina
Gmelina,parrot's beak
Roots,leaves
Antipyretic,stomach disorder,cough,gonorrhoea,demulcent
383
Gnidia kraussiana
Thymelaeceae
Mada,sungoje,samberu,tur uribi.
Root, leaves
384
Gomphrena globosa
Amaranthaceae
Whole plant,leaves
Antipyretic,diuretic,astringent,cough,laxative,emmenagogue
385
Gongronema latifolium
Asclepiadaceae
Aunjeadiye, Itaji,Utazi
Amaranth globe
Stem
386
Gossypium barbadense
Malvaceae
Owu,akese,gwandi,Olulu ogho,Owula
387
Gouania longipetala
Rhamnaceae
Laghosa
Stem, twigs
Gum infection
388
Greenwayodendron suaveolens
Annonaceae
Agudugbu
Roots,leaves,bark
389
Grewia flavescens
Tiliaceae
Itakun okere,Dargaji
Leaves
390
Grewia pubescens
Tiliaceae
Oraigbo
Raisin
Stem, leaves
391
Grewia sp
Tiliaceae
Ila-oko, lakolako
Fruits
392
Grewia venusta
Tiliaceae
Oraigbo,oro,Dargaza
Raisin
393
Griffonia simplicifolia
Leguminosae
Griffonia
Roots, leaves
394
Guaiacum officinale
Zygophyllaceae
Stem
395
Guibourtia copallifera
Leguminosae
Kaluk ofuon
Leaves, roots, fruits, stem Galactogogue, blood booster, rheumatism, gastro-enteritis, exudate dysentery.
396
Guiera senegalensis
Combretaceae
Barbatta,olofun,saabara
Leaves
Skin infection, fever, diarrhoea, dysentery, syphilis, tonic, increase lactation, prevention of leprosy.
397
Gymnema sylvestre
Asclepiadaceae
398
Gymnema sylvestre
Asclepadaceae
Yaryodin-kura
Root, stem
399
Gynura amplexicanlis
Asteraceae
Sitta, nti
Leaves
400
Haemanthus multiflorus
Amaryllidaceae
Fireball lily
Roots
401
Haematostaphis barteri
Anacardiaceae
Tursuhi,jan danyaa
402
Haematoxylum compechionum
Leguminosae
Logwood
Wood bark
403
Hannoa klaineana
Simaroubaceae
Igigun,Oghulu,Takar'dargi Hannoa wa
Stem, root
Hypertension,carminative,stimulant , fever.
404
Harrisonia abyssinica
Simaroubaceae
Arujeran
Harrisonia
405
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
408
Helianthus annus
Compositae
Ododo-orun
Sunflower
Seeds,leaves
Diuretic,pulmonary disorders,expectorant
409
Heliotropium indicum
Boraginaceae
Heliotrope,cock's comb
Whole plant
410
Hexalobus crispiflorus.
Annonaceae
Hexalous
Gonorrhoea,cough, malaria,
411
Hibiscus acetosella
Malvaceae
Akese
Hibiscus
Leaves
Dysentery
412
Hibiscus asper
Malvaceae
Isapa,Ireagu,Dangiraa
Leaves
Cough, wound,diuretics
413
Hibiscus rosasinensis
Malvaceae
Kekeke,Ireagu
Garden hibiscus
414
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Malvaceae
Sobo,Gurguzuu
Leaves,flowers
Diuretic,coughs,dressing wounds,beverage
415
Hibiscus surattensis
Malvaceae
Kinkinrinmiyin,akonimara,s eniferan,emo,sinkin-mini
Whole plant,leaves
Stomachache,mystic uses
416
Hildegradia barteri
Sterculiaceae
Okurugbedu,Kariya
Hildegradia
Bark
Epilepsy
417
Hilleria latifolia
Phytolaccaceae
Ogo, tarzan-igbo,zoroigbo,Akaato
Bush tarzan
Leaves,whole plant
418
Holarrhena floribunda
Apocynaceae
Irena,Bakin mutum
Bark seeds
419
Hoslundia opposita
Labiatae
Efinrin-oso,anami-ole,suiitiHoslundia agbe
Whole plant,leaves
420
Hybanthus enneaspermus
Violaceae
Abiwere
Hybanthus
Whole plant
421
Hygrophila auriculala
Acanthaceae
Whole plant
422
Hygrophila auriculata
Acanthaceae
Whole plant
423
Hygrophilia auriculata
Acanthaceae
Mafowokanmi
Hygrophilia
Whole plant,roots
424
Hymenocardia acida
Hymenocardiacae
Aboopa, Orupa
Hymenocardia
Leaves, bark
425
Hymenostegia afzelii
Leguminosae
Stem bark,twigs
Astringent,toothache,piles,cough
426
Hyoscyamus niger
Solanaceae
Herbane
Seeds, leavs
427
Hypoestes forskalei
Acanthaceae
Ogbigbo
Hypoestes
Whole plant
Skin infections
428
Hypoestes verticillaris
Acanthaceae
Ekere, Akwukwoijiji
429
Hypoestes verticillaris
Acanthaceae
Ekere, Akwukwoijiji
430
Hypoxis nyasica
Hypoxodaceae
Whole Plant
431
Hyptis suaveloensis
Labiatae
Jogbo,Kimba-kimba
Hyptis
Leaves
Cough,fevers,wounds,anthelmintic,carminative, malaria.
432
Icacina tricantha
Icacinaceae
Gbegbe
Icacina
Leaves,root,exudate
Rheumatism,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
435
Indigofera arrecta
Leguminosae
Elu aja
indigo
Leaves, twigs.
Diarrhoea, dysentery.
436
Indigofera macrophylla
Leguminosae
Enise-Ana,Aniyaa makoomiyaa.
Indian-indigo
Leaves
Whooping cough, bronchitis, piles, ulcers, enlargement of spleen and liver,skin diseases.
437
Ipomoea asarifolia
Convolvulaceae
Morning glory
438
Ipomoea batatas
Convolvulaceae
Leaves,tuber.
439
Ipomoea fistulosa
Convulvulaceae
Omo-ureuebo
Leaves, twigs
Toothache, mouthwash.
440
Ipomoea involucrata
Convolvulaceae
Ododo-odo,ododooko,alukerese,Duman kwaadii
Morning glory
Leaves
441
Ipomoea mauritiana
Convolvulaceae
Atewogba, Tanpopo
Whole plant
442
Irvingia gabonensis
Irvingiaceae
Leaves
Spleen Infection.
443
Isolana campanulata
Anacardiaceae
Aghakeze
Roots, stem-bark
Bronchial infections, skin diseases, cough, hematuria, fever, bilharzia, tonic, rheumatism
444
Isolona campanulata
Annonaceae
Aghako-eze
Stem bark
445
Jacaranda spp
Bignoniaceae
Jacaranda
Bark, leaves
446
Jasminum pauciflonum
Common Jasmine
447
Jateorhiza macrantha
Menispermaceae
Atutu
Jateorhiza,calumba
Leaves, roots,stem
448
Jateorhiza Palmate
Menispermaceae
Atutu
449
Jatropha curcas
Euphorbiaceae
Physic nut
450
Jatropha gossypiifolia
Euphorbiaceae
Wild Cassava
Stem latex
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
455
Justicia insularis
Acanthaceae
Isepe-akere
Whole plant
Measles,smallpox.
456
Kaempfena nigerica
Zingiberaceae
Resurrection lily
Rhizome
457
Kalanchoe crenata
Crassulaceae
Odundun, Eti,eleti,Onwa
Smallpox, convulsion, gonorrhoea, rheumatism,ear problem, Leaves, roots,whole plant chronic cough, headache,wounds,asthma,palpitation,mental disorder,anthelmintics.
458
Khaya ivorensis
Meliaceae
Oganwo,Ono,Madachi
African mahogany
459
Kigelia africana
Bignoniaceae
460
Klainedoxa gabonensis
Irvingiaceae
Kanakoro,odudu
Klainedoxa
Bark,seeds
461
Kolobopetalum auriculatum
Menispermaceae
Whole plant
Relieve pains.
462
Lactuca capensis
Compositae
Yanrin-oko,Namijin dayi
Lettuce
Diuretic, constipation.
463
Lagenaria breviflorus
Cucurbitaceae
Eso-ito, eso-itagiri,tagiri
Pseudocolocynth
Root, fruit
464
Lagenaria siceraria
Cucurbitaceae
Ado,Oba,Duma,
Bottle gourd
465
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Lythraceae
Queen crape-myrtle
Leaves,ripe fruits
Antidiabetic,stimulant
466
Laggera alata
Compositae
Agemo-kogun, eru-taba
Laggera
467
Laggera aurita
Compositae
Taba-ebora, Eru-taba
Whole plant
468
Landolphia dulcis
Apocynaceae
Ibo
Sweet landolphia
Roots,stem
Rheumatism,cough,kidney diseases
469
Landolphia owariensis
Apocynaceae
Panukuru,Ci'woo,nwalikali, Vine rubber,rubber vine, Fresh leaves, roots, seed, Malaria fever, gonorrhoea,vermifuge Oto ciwo. bark
470
Lannea nigritana
Anacardaceae
Orita,oyinyin
Wodier wood
471
Lantana camara
Verbenaceae
Ewon - Agogo,Kimbar
Leaves
Fever,antiseptic,antispasmodic,antipyretic
472
Lasiodiscus mildbraedi
Rhamnaceae
Ogan-funfun
Stem
Oral hygiene
473
Lasiosiphon kraussianus
Thymeloceae
Leaves, root
474
Launaea taraxacifolia
Compositae
Yanrin, Yamurin,Nonanbarya
Wild lettuce
Leaves
475
Lawsonia inermis
Lythraceae
Lali , Laali.Lallee
Hennaplant
Leaves, flowers,bark
476
Lecaniodiscus cupanioides
Sapindaceae
lecaniodiscus
Leaves,roots,young shoots,seeds,stembark
477
Leea guineensis
Leeaceae
Kojiya,aledo,alugbokita, iya-keke-gbodo
Hansidhapan,leea
Leaves,roots,seeds.
478
Leersia hexrandra
Poaceae
Abeko
Leersia
Leaves
Asthma,bronchitis,chest pains
479
Leonotis nepetifolia
Labiatae
Agberulori,iku ekun
Leaves,roots
Wound,skin diseases,emmenagogue,purgative,anthelmintic,tonic
480
Leptadenia hastata
Rubiaceae
Iran-aji-igbo
Leptadenia
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
Leguminosae
486
Lippia multiflora
Verbenaceae
Efinrin-gogoro,efinrinforomaba
Sweetleaf
Whole plant
Hypertension,cough,antipyretic,jaundice,sleeping sickness
487
Lobelia molleri
Lobeliaceae
Whole plant
488
Lonchocarpus cyanescens
Leguminosae
Elu,Talaki,Nji,Anunu
489
Lonchocarpus sericeus
Leguminosae
Ipapo,alakiriti,Njassi,Faki
Roots, bark
490
Lonicera caprifolum
Caprifoliaceae
Honey suckle
491
Lophira alata
Ochnaceae
Eki, Pahan,uda,Kujeme,Akufo
492
Lovoa trichilioides
Meliaceae
Okoko-igbo, Epo-ipa.
Walnut
Stem bark
493
Ludwigia suffruticosa
Onagraceae
Water primrose
whole plant
Purgative,wounds,fevers,anthelmintics,cough
494
Luffa cylindrica
Cucurbitaceae
Purgative,tonic
495
Lycopersicon esculentum
Solanaceae
Tomati,Afufa,Tumaatur
Tomato
Leaves, fruit
496
Lycopodium cernuum
Lycopodiaceae
Kujekuje
Whole plant
497
Macaranga barteri
Euphorbiaceae
Asasa, awasa,agbaasa,Owariwa
Macaranga
498
Maesa lanceolata
Myrsinaceae
Leaves
Antimicrobial
499
Maesopsis eminii
Rhomnaceae
Igilogbon
Leaves
500
Mallotus cordifolia
Euphorbiaceae
Ebewosa
Leaves
Malaria.
501
Mallotus oppositifolius
Euphorbiaceae
502
Mammea africana
Guttiferae
Ologbomodu,Ekpili
Mammea apple
503
Mangifera indica
Anacardaceae
Malaria, diarrhoea, diabetes, skin lesions, high blood pressure, haemorrhage,emmenagogue,insomnia,insanity,anthelmintics,anti microbials,astringent,asthma,cough
504
Manihot esculenta
Euphorbiaceae
Gbaguda, Ege,Akpu,K'araza
Cassava
505
Manniophytum fuluum
Euphorbiaceae
Ege, Ebumen
Root, shoots
506
Mansonia altissima
Sterculiaceae
Ofun, Otutu
Mansonia
Stem bark
Constipation, leprosy.,aphrodisiac
507
Mareya spicata
Euphorbiaceae
Uhosa
Mareya
508
Mariscus alternifolius
Cyperaceae
Mariscus
Stem-bases
509
Markhamia tomentosa
Bignoniaceae
Iru aya,aya
Leaves
510
Marsdenia abyssinica
Ascelepiadaceae
Bark
Gonorrhoea
511
Marsderua latifolia
Asclepiadaceae
512
Massularia acuminata
Rubiaceae
Pako-Ijebu
513
Matricaria recutita
Compositae
African chamomile
Flower
514
Mauclea vanderguchnii
Rubiaceae
Opepe-ira/Oro
515
Meerua crassifolia
Capparidaceae
Twigs
516
Melaleuca leucadendron
Myrtaceae
Cajuput
Leaves
Rheumatic, gouts, eczema, inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract and UTI colic flatulence.
517
Melanthera scadens
Compositae
Abo-yunyun, Agbugbo
Melanthera
518
Melanthra brownei
Compositae
Leaves
519
Melia azedarach
Meliaceae
520
Melicia excelsa
Meliaceae
Iroko,Oji
Iroko tree
521
Mentha piperata
Lamiaceae
Mintii
Peppermint
Whole plant
522
Meptunia oleracea
Leguminosae
Galajin ruwa
Whole plant
Yellow fever
523
Mesua Ferrea
Guttiferae
Genito-urinary infection, rheumatic pain, skin infetion, dysentery, cough, vomitting, dysentery, tonic.
524
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Leguminosae
Jenifinrani, amuranju
525
Microdesmis puberula
Euphorbiaceae
Ido-apata, Esunsun,edopata,urokoapata,aringo,Ukperi
Microdesmis
526
Microglossa abzelii
Compositae
Leaves, stem
527
Microglossa pyrifolia
Compositae
Leaves, root
528
Microglossa pyrifolia
Compositae
Asibogo
529
Mikania cordata
Compositae
Iyawa,ejon
Climbing hemp-weed
Cough, bronchitis, anthelmintics, lumbago, rheumatic pains,urethritis,diuretic, malaria, conjunctivitis, schistosomiasis, jaundice, small-pox.
530
Milletia zechiera
Legumonsae
Nousu ufo
531
Millettia thonningii
Leguminosae
Ito,Tuburku,Ajukwu okeokpa
Milletia
Roots, bark
532
Mimosa pigra
Mimosaceae
Ewon agogo,Gumbi
Catclaw Mimosa
Leaves, seeds
Febrile convulsion
533
Mimosa pudica
Mimosaceae
Patanmo,aluro
Leaves
534
Mimusops kummel
Sapotaceae
Emido,Uku
Bullet wood
535
Mirabilis jalapa
Nyctaginaceae
Roots,leaves
Wounds,purgative
536
Mitracarpus scaber
Rubiaceae
Fungal diseases,wounds,ulcers
537
Mitragyna inermis
Rubiaceae
Okobo,Giyeya
African Linden
Bark
Dysentery, leprosy,antipyretic,diuretic,gonorrhoea.
538
Mitragyna stipulosa
Rubiaceae
Abura, EweObi,Uburu,Gayensori
539
Mollugo nudicaulis
Molluginaceae
Kujekuje,Ankwai narba
Chick weed(daisyleaved)
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
Cucurbitaceae
Ejinrinwere,Alo-ose, Kakayi
African Cucumber, bitter Whole plant, seeds, fruit gourd,balsam pear root
543
Momordica foetida
Cucurbitaceae
Ejirin - lila,Hakayi,Alu-osi
Leaves, fruit
Diabetes, stomach-ache,laxative,anthelmintic
544
Mondia whitei
Periplocaceae
Mondi
545
Monodora brevipes
Annonaceae
Ako-lakose
546
Monodora myristica
Annonaceae
Abo-lakoshe,Ariwo,Ehuru
Calabash nutmeg
Seeds
547
Monodora tenuifolia
Anacardiaceae
Ehina-wo sinin
548
Monsonia senegalensis
Geraniaceae
Oil
Emmenagogue
549
Morelia senegalensis
Rubiaceae
Dandojee,Akule,Inuwar bauna
Morelia
Stem
550
Morinda lucida
Rubiaceae
Brimstone-tree
551
Morinda morindioides
Rubiaceae
Oju-Ologbo
Morinda
552
Moringa oleifera
Moringaceae
Ewe-ile, EweHorse radish tree, igbale,zogale,Okweoyeibe, Moringa tree, Never Bagaaruwar makka die ,drumstick tree
Inflammatory diseases, asthma,antipyretic, cough, earache, liver Leaves, roots, stem bark, and pancreas diseases, venereal fruit diseases,emetic,anthelmintic,hysteria,diarrhoea,diuretic,catarrhal diseases.
553
Morus mesozygia
Moraceae
Morus,aiye
Leaves
554
Mostuea Thomsoni
Loganlaceae
Roots
555
Mucuna pruriens
Leguminosae
Werepe, Esisi,Abbala,Kakara
556
Mucuna sloanei
Leguminosae
Stinging Bean
Seeds,roots
557
Mukia maderaspatana
Cucurbitaceae
Shoot, leaves,roots,exudate.
558
Mundulea Sericera
Leguminosae
Root
Antiparasitic
559
Murraya Koenigii
Rultaceae
Ebafo
560
Musa paradisiaca
Musaceae
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
562
Musanga cecropioides
Moraceae
Aga, Agbawo,Oro
Corkwood,umbrella tree
563
Mussaenda elegans
Rubiaceae
Ado,odo-omode,pani ebi,Ezebwo
Mussaenda
Bark
Astringent
564
Myriantus arboreus
Moraceae
Obisere,eweade,ibishere,Ujuju
Myriantus
Bark
Dysentery,anthelmintics,cough,antitumour
565
Napoleona imperialis
Lecythidaceae
Twigs
Asthma, cough,toothache
566
Napoleona vogelii
Lecythidaceae
Ito, Gbogbori,Akbodo
Napoleona
567
Nauclea diderrichii
Rubiaceae
Opepe,Uburu,Tafashiya
568
Nauclea latifolia
Rubiaceae
569
Nelsonia compestria
Acanthaceae
Damdun-Makiyaya
570
Neostenanthera-myristicifolia
Annonaceae
Uyenghen-eze
Leaves
571
Nephrolepsis bisserata
Nephrolepidaceae
Iramu,owuro
Fern
572
Nerium oleander
Apocynaceae
Adodo
Oleander
Leaves,whole plant,roots
Dysentery,anthelmintics,cough,antitumour,abortifacient,skin diseases,pile.
573
Nesogordonia papaverifera
Sterculiaceae
Opepe-ira/Oro,Otalo
Danta
Twigs
574
Newbouldia laevis
Bignoniaceae
Akoko,Ogirisi,Aduruku
Round worms, elephantiasis, dysentery, malaria, convulsions, migraine,cough,yellow fever, stomach-ache, hernia,infertility, earache.
575
Nicotiana tabacum
Solanaceae
Ewe taba,Otaba,taba
Tobacco
Leaves
576
Nymphaea lotus
Nymphaeceae
Whole plant
577
Ocimum basilicum
Labiatae
Efinrinwewe,daidoya,Nchanwu
Whole plant
578
Ocimum gratissimum
Labiatae
Efinrin-nla,efinrinaja,oromoba,Daidoya, Nchanwu
Tea bush,balsam,basil
Cough, diarrhea, convulsions, fever, cold, bronchitis,colic ,insect repellant,antimicrobials,anthelmintics,hypertension,hypertension,d iabetes,piles, Antibacteria.
579
Olax subscorpioidea
Olacaceae
Roots, leaves, stem, bark, Yellow fever, jaundice, guinea worm, venereal diseases,mental twigs disorders,toothache.
580
Oldelandia corymbosa
Rubiaceae
Oyigi,Raatsa-hanji
Oldelandia
Whole plant
Antipyretic, ease labour, nervous disorders,haemostatic, venereal disorders, antidote to snake venom
581
Olyra latifolia
Poaceae
Iye-etu,Ami
Olyra
Seeds,roots,leaves
582
Oncoba spinosa
Flacourtiaceae
583
Opilia celtidifolia
Opiliaceae
Koyin-solorun,Inuwar gadaa
Opilia
Roots,stem
Anthelmintics,purgative,diuretic.
584
Opuntia dillenii
Cactaceae
Oro-agogo
Prickly pear
Stem,fruits,exudate.
585
Ouratea flava
Ochnaceae
Nkanka
Ochna
Leaves, fruits
Laxative,vitamins
586
Oxalis corniculata
Oxalidaceae
587
Oxyanthus tubiflorus
Rubiaceae
Osodun,Ezelugbogan
Afroloquat
Whole plant
Fever,antiscorbutic,biliousness,warts,opacity,toothache
588
Pachira glabra
Bombacaceae
Epa-boro
589
Pachypodanturum staudtii
Annonaceae
Ntoko neto
Pepper tree
590
Palisota hirsuta
Commelinaceae
Roots,leaves,stem-twigs.
Anaemia, dysentery,cough,toothache,gonorrhoea.
591
Pallaea schweinfurthii
Adeantaceae
Cliff-brake fem
Rhizome
592
Pancratium trianthum
Liliaceae
Alubosa-Oloko,Hatsin manoomaa
Pancratium lily
Bulb
Visual hallucination,convulsion,cold.
593
Parinari curatellaefolia
Rosaceae
Abo-idofun,Rura
Rough-skinned plum
Roots,leaves,bark
594
Parinari macrophylla
Rosaceae
Gwasa,putu,Rura
Kernels,fruits
595
Parkia biglobosa
Leguminosae
Leaves, bark, seeds, fruit Tonic, wounds, malaria, diabetes,high blood pressure,mental pulp 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,roots
598
Passiflora foetida
Passifloraceae
Nine-nine,Ahe enyi
Roots,leaves,fruits
Hypertension,cough,emmenagogue,antispasmodic,sedative.
599
Paullinia pinnata
Sapindaceae
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
602
Penianthus zenicem
Menispermaceae
Twigs, root
603
Pennisetum purpureum
Poaceae
Whole plant
Gastro-intestinal disorders,diuretic,mumps
604
Pentaclethra macrophylla
Leguminosae
Apapa, Pala,pakala,Ugba
605
Pentadesma butyracea
Guttiferae
Orogbo erin,iroro,Oze
Seeds
Anthelmintic
606
Peperomia pellucida
Piperaceae
Rinrin, renren
Whole plant
607
Pergularia daemia
Asclepiadaceae
Rheumatism, intestinal worms, piles, catarrhal diseases,crawcraw,coughs,emmenagogue,smallpox,mental disorder,skin diseases,diarrhoea, eye infection.
608
Pericopsis laxiflora
Leguminosae
Pericopsis
Bark
Oedema,antitumour.
609
Persea americana
Lauraceae
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
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
615
Philoxerus vermiculatus
Amaranthaceae
Amarante bond
Leaves
616
Phoenix dactylifera
Palmae
Okun, Ekikun,Kijinjiri
Date palm
Fruits, sap,leaves
617
Phyllanthus amarus
Euphorbiaceae
Eyin-olobe,ehinbinisowo, yoloba,Geron-tsuntsaye
618
Phyllanthus muellerianus
Euphorbiaceae
Whole plant
619
Physalis angulata
Solanaceae
Koropo, papo,Putu,Matsarmana
Whole plant
620
Physostigma venosum
Leguminosae
Isho,Esgerem
Seeds
621
Phytolacca dodecandra
Phytolaccaceae
Dere, Osun-erin.
Bilharzia,purgative,emetic,vermifuge
622
Picralima nitida
Apocynaceae
Picralima
Root, seeds,bark
623
Piliostigma reticulatum
Leguminosae
Abafe,Kargoo
Piliostigma, kargo
Leaves, pods, stem twigs, Fever, ulcer, rheumatism, cough, toothroots ache,hookworms,diuretic,diabetes
624
Piper guineense
Piperaceae
Iyere, Ataiyere,Ozeza,Masooroo
Fruits, leaves,seeds
625
Piper nigrum
Piperaceae
Fruit
Diuretic, carminative, aromatic, diaphoretic, piles, diarrhoea, boils, Rheumatic, pains, toothache, emmenagogue antiperiodic.
626
Piper umbellatum
Piperaceae
Wild pepper
627
Piptadeniastrum africanum
Leguminosae
Agbonyin,Ufi,Kiriya kurmi
Dahoma
Stem twigs,leaves
628
Pisoria aculeata
Neyctaginaceae
Leaf,stem twigs