Eswatini's Flora - siSwati Names and Uses - CLUSIACEAE
Compiled by Chris Long, © December 2005
| Garcinia | |
| gerrardii (Forest Mangosteen) sikhelamfene, | |
| Insecticidal: | Latex from roots a snail poison. |
| Food: | Edible fruit. Also for alcholic beverage. |
| livingstonei (African Mangosteen) isinpula, isinyula, lisimpula, senyula, sinyula, | |
| Timber: | General purpose timber |
| Medicinal: | Leaves and flowers show antibiotic properties. Powdered root an aphrodisiac. |
| Food: | Edible fruit with juicy, acid sweet pulp. |
SiSwati names and uses, arranged by botanical name - families:
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