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Costus spectabilis is the floral emblem of Nigeria; its flowers are represented (erroneously in red instead of yellow color) on its coat of arms. [6] Costus productus and Costus guanaiensis are among the species of Costus with edible flowers. [7] [8] [9] Other Costus species' flowers have also been determined to be edible. [10] [11]
Many names are given to this species in the Igbo language in southern Nigeria, but the most common is ukwa; French (arbre á pain d’Afrique); Luganda (muzinda); Swahili (mwaya); Wolof (brebretim). [7] [9] The geographical distribution of T. africana extends through West and Central Africa. The species can grow below 1,500 metres (4,900 ft ...
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Hibiscus that is native to Africa, most likely West Africa. In the 16th and early 17th centuries it was spread to Asia and the West Indies, where it has since become naturalized in many places. [1]
In Nigeria, twigs and sticks from this plant are used as a chewing stick for dental hygiene and the stems are used for soap in Uganda. In Ghana, the young leaves rather than the old, has gained credence for its potent anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory activity; and have been proven using animal models.
Its common English names include wild guava, Ceylon oak, patana oak. [4] Careya arborea is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 metres (49 ft) high. Its leaves turn red in the cold season. Flowers are yellow or white in colour that become large green berries. The tree grows throughout India in forests and grasslands.
Acalypha wilkesiana, common names copperleaf, Jacob's coat [2] and Flamengueira, [3] is an evergreen shrub growing to 3 metres (9.8 ft) high and 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) across. It has a closely arranged crown, with an erect stem and many branches. Both the branches and the leaves are covered in fine hairs.
O. gratissimum is a common culinary herb in West Africa and is used by some in the Caribbean, going by many local names, even in the Indian subcontinent. Ebe-amwonkho in Edo “Fever leaves” in Liberia Tchayo in Fon; Dogosui in Ewe; Efirin in Yoruba [4] Tamwṍtswã́gi in Nupe; Ajuntita in Ikwerre; Nchanwu in Igbo [4] Kpan-sroh in Irigwe ...
Talinum fruticosum is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Mexico, the Caribbean, West Africa, Central America, and much of South America.Common names include Ceylon spinach, [2] waterleaf, cariru, Gbure, Surinam purslane, Philippine spinach, Florida spinach, potherb fameflower, Lagos bologi, sweetheart, and Kutu bataw in Ghana from the Akan language [1] It is widely grown in ...