Eswatini's Flora - siSwati Names and Uses - PLUMBAGINACEAE
Compiled by Chris Long, © December 2005
| Plumbago | |
| auriculata (Cape Leadwort) umasheleshele, umasweliisweli, umatshwilitshwili, | |
| Cultural: | Protective charm and emetic to dispel bad dreams. |
| Medicinal: | Root & leaf remedies for headaches, wounds & to remove warts. |
| Food: | Edible flowers used as cake decorations and in salads. |
| zeylanica (Cape Leadwort) | |
| Medicinal: | Medicinal |
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