Fauna - Vertebrates

Eswatini's Flora - siSwati Names and Uses

Compiled by Chris Long, © December 2005

SiSwati names and uses, arranged by alphabetically by botanical name:

Macledium
   zeyheri subsp. zeyheri    (Toy Sugarbush)  mahlabane,  somaheva,  umtjwatjophinda,
      Medicinal: Treats chest ailments & a strengthening tonic. Roots to ease pains. Root is used to treat abortion.
Merwilla
   plumbea    (Large Blue Scilla)  hikhoon,  inguduza,  likhovu,  ndvwendiwenduwe,
      Household: Soap
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