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LOCAL PLANT INDEX

The plants listed below are the most commonly used medicinal plants in Kokrobite.  We have documented over 150 plant species in Kokrobite and we are currently in the process of continuing to add to this index, identifying plant's local names, translating this text to Twi, and researching their traditional and environmental uses. 

Elephant’s Ear

Xanthosoma sagittifolium

Aloe

Aloe Vera

Mahogany

Khaya senegalensis

Neem

Azadirachta indica

Indian mulberry

Morinda citrifolia

Guava

Psidium guajava

Coconut

Cocos nucifera

Papaya

Carica papaya

Ashoka

Polyalthia longifolia

Moringa

Moringa oleifera

Mango

 Mangifera indica

Cassava

Manihot esculenta

Plantain

Musa x paradisiaca

Cashew

Anacardium occidentale

Avocado

Persea americana

Bitter Leaf

Gymnanthemum amygdalina

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Acacia

Acacia auriculiformis

Turkey berry

Solanum torvum

Oil Palm

Elaeis guineensis

Lemon

Citrus limon

Bitter Melon

Momordica charantia

African Senna

Senna didymobotrya

Pineapple

Ananas comosus

Sodom

Calotropis procera

Siam weed

Eupatorium odoratum

Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa sinensis

Carry Me Seed

Phyllanthus amarus

Bitter Kola

Garcinia kola

Dandelion

Taraxacum

We are still in the process of properly citing our sources but for now, you can find our list of sources             

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