Medicinal Plant Database
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FabaceaeAbrus precatorius
Abrus precatorius L.
Abrus precatorius L., commonly known as jequirity bean, rosary pea, or crab's eye, is a captivating yet highly toxic perennial…
MenispermaceaeAbuta
Abuta grandifolia
Abuta (Abuta grandifolia) is a robust, striking woody liana in the Menispermaceae family. This species thrives in the rich,…
MalvaceaeAbutilon
Abutilon indicum
Abutilon indicum, commonly known as Indian Mallow or Country Mallow, is a resilient perennial subshrub in the Malvaceae family,…
Abyssinian Jujube
Ziziphus abyssinica
Abyssinian Jujube at a Glance Abyssinian jujube ( Ziziphus abyssinica ) is a deciduous, often spiny shrub or small tree in the…
FabaceaeAcacia Catechu
Acacia catechu
Acacia catechu, commonly known as Khair or Kattha, is a medium-sized deciduous tree in the Fabaceae family, characterized by its…
FabaceaeAcacia Gum
Acacia senegal
Acacia senegal, also known as acacia gum or gum arabic, is a resilient deciduous tree belonging to the Fabaceae family, within…
ArecaceaeAcai
Euterpe oleracea
Acai (Euterpe oleracea) is a palm tree in the Arecaceae family, native to the lush, tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin,…
EuphorbiaceaeAcalypha
Acalypha indica
Acalypha indica, also known as Indian Acalypha, Indian Copperleaf, or Kuppameni, is a resilient herbaceous annual in the…
AmaranthaceaeAchyranthes aspera
Achyranthes aspera L.
Achyranthes aspera L., commonly known as prickly chaff flower or devil's horsewhip, is a robust perennial herbaceous plant…
RanunculaceaeAconite
Aconitum
Aconite is represented mainly by species such as Aconitum napellus, Aconitum carmichaelii, and Aconitum kusnezoffii. It is a…
AcoraceaeAcorus calamus
Acorus calamus L.
Acorus calamus L., commonly known as sweet flag or calamus, is a resilient perennial herbaceous plant in the Acoraceae family.…
MalvaceaeAdansonia digitata
Adansonia digitata L.
Adansonia digitata L., commonly known as the baobab tree or 'the tree of life', is an iconic, slow-growing deciduous tree native…
AcanthaceaeAdhatoda
Justicia adhatoda
Justicia adhatoda, commonly known as Adhatoda or Malabar Nut, is a prominent evergreen shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae…
AcanthaceaeAdhatoda vasica
Justicia adhatoda L.
Justicia adhatoda L., commonly known as Adhatoda vasica or Malabar Nut, is a prominent perennial evergreen shrub belonging to…
SapindaceaeAesculus Indica
Aesculus indica
Aesculus indica, commonly known as the Indian Horse Chestnut or Himalayan Horse Chestnut, is a majestic deciduous tree belonging…
LamiaceaeAfrican Basil
Ocimum viride
Ocimum viride, widely recognized as African Basil or the Fever Plant, is a robust, aromatic perennial herbaceous plant belonging…
RosaceaeAfrican Cherry
Prunus africana
Prunus africana is widely known as the African plum tree, African cherry, African prune, or bitter almond. It is a majestic…
CaryophyllaceaeAfrican Dream Root
Silene capensis
Silene capensis, widely known as African Dream Root or Undlele Zimpisi among the Xhosa people, is an intriguing perennial…
ApocynaceaeAfrican Ginseng
Mondia whitei
Mondia whitei, widely recognized as African Ginseng, is a robust perennial, woody climbing vine. It belongs to the Apocynaceae…
HypoxidaceaeAfrican Potato
Hypoxis hemerocallidea
Hypoxis hemerocallidea, widely recognized as the African Potato or Star Flower, is a resilient perennial herbaceous plant native…
AsteraceaeAfrican Wormwood
Artemisia afra
African Wormwood, scientifically known as Artemisia afra, is an esteemed perennial shrub belonging to the diverse Asteraceae…
AsteraceaeAfsanteen
Artemisia absinthium L.
Artemisia absinthium L., widely recognized as Afsanteen or Wormwood, is a distinguished perennial herbaceous plant belonging to…
FomitopsidaceaeAgarikon
Laricifomes officinalis
Agarikon, scientifically known as Laricifomes officinalis, is a distinctive and ancient wood-rotting fungus belonging to the…
ThymelaeaceaeAgarwood
Aquilaria malaccensis
Agarwood is the common name for Aquilaria malaccensis. This remarkable evergreen tree belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family.…