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:

Robsonodendron
   eucleiforme    (White Silky Bark)  sasatja,  umbatancwephe,  usasatja,  usasatja,
Rotheca
   hirsuta    (Small Violet Bush)  sigibanyongo,
      Medicinal: Medicinal for intestinal worms. A bile tonic
   myricoides    (Cat's Whiskers)  luphehlacwatsi,  manyongwane,  sigabanyongo,  umbozwa,  vatke luphehlacwatsi,
      Medicinal: Fruit a remedy for skin complaints. Reputed to cure snake bites. Leaves maybe antiseptic. Root to cure spleen ailments.
      Food: Edible fruit.
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