Eswatini's Flora - siSwati Names and Uses - OCHNACEAE
Compiled by Chris Long, © December 2005
| Ochna mahlanganisa, | |
| arborea (Cape Plane Tree) sifubasenkhala, | |
| Cultural: | Protective charm to drive off evil spirits. |
| Household: | Implement handles and carved sticks |
| Medicinal: | Splints for bone fractures. Bark as snuff to cure headaches. |
| var. arborea | |
| var. oconnorii | |
| gamostigmata (Cape Plane Tree) | |
| Medicinal: | Splints for bones fractures. |
| holstii (Red Ironwood) isibhanku, umshelele, umthelelo, | |
| Medicinal: | Bark medicinal. |
| natalitia (Natal Plane) lincedza, sifubasenkhala, umhlabelo, umvuma, | |
| Medicinal: | Splints for bones fractures. Roots medicinal for sterility. |
| serrulata (Carnival Bush) sifubasenkhala, umvuma, | |
| Medicinal: | Splints for bones fractures. Root decoction for children with bone disease. |
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