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Soursop plant, also called graviola, guyabano is a tropical, small evergreen tree, which produces the largest fruit in the family (Annonaceae). The tree of soursop (Annona muricata L) can grow up to 10 feet (3.05 m), and can tolerate a whole range of soil conditions. The plant has low branching and produces evergreen, glossy leaves. … Read more
Tropical almond fruit, or Indian almond (Terminalia catappa), is a plant from the family, Combretaceae. The plant is native to Southeast Asia. It is highly distributed in the coastal areas of the Indian Ocean, tropical Asia, South Pacific region and African countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Micronesia, India, Indonesia, North Australia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Papua … Read more
Black velvet tamarind, or African velvet tamarind (botanical name: Dialium guineense) from the family, Fabaceae, and subfamily – Caesalpinioideae, is a fruit from a tree that grows well in the Savannah forests, canyons, and gallery forests. Other English names of the plant are Africa velvet tamarind, black velvet, tumble tree, Sierra Leone tamarind, velvet tamarind. … Read more
Ficus capensis, bush fig, or fig of heaven is a tropical evergreen tree, belonging to the mulberry family or fig family (Moraceae). There are more than 800 species in the family. Ficus capensis is also called blood leaf, or akpuru leaf. It is believed to boost blood production in the body. The evergreen tree grows … Read more
African star apple fruit, popularly called agbalumo in Yoruba, udara in Igbo, or cherry is from a forest fruit tree that grows in tropical African countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda. Other names of the plant are alasa (Ghana), ehya (Igala), agwaluma (Hausa), azongogwe, azonbobwe, fon or goun in Benin Republic. Other species are Chrysophyllum africanum, … Read more
Gongronema latifolium, popularly called utazi, is a plant of wide medicinal and nutritional benefits. It belongs to the family, Asclepiadaceae, and genus Gongronema. It is widely utilized in tropical Africa. The plant is a climber with a tuberous base, and a soft stem. It grows in the deciduous and secondary forests in tropical African countries … Read more
Lime, Citrus aurantifolia is one of the fruit in the citrus family. It is also called acid lime and belongs to the citrus family, Rutaceae. This family also contains mandarins, tangerines, grapefruits, lemons, and citrons. The lime is a round, smooth, greenish-yellow citrus that turns yellow on ripening. It has a flat base, a small … Read more
Bryophyllum Pinnatum, also Kalanchoe Pinnata, is a succulent perennial plant that has several medicinal benefits. Other names of the plant are ‘miracle leaf’, ‘leaf of life’, ‘love plant’, ‘Canterbury bells’, ‘Cathedral bells’, Mexican love plant, ‘air plant’. It is of the Crassulaceae Stonecrop family. Kalanchoe is distributed in countries such as India, Australia, New Zealand, … Read more
Ocimum gratissimum, or scent leaf, is a herbaceous plant of the family of Lamiaceae. It has a perennial lifespan and grows up to two meters or more above the ground. Ocimum gratissimum (the botanical name for scent leaf) is known for its peculiar, strong, aromatic taste. Hence, it also bears the name Scent leaf. Scent … Read more
Kola nut is one of the oldest stimulant chewed by mostly Africans for years. The plant tree, which can grow up to 40 to 60 feet, produces a star-shaped fruits. Fruit of the kola grows in pods, that produce about 2 to 5 nuts. The nut is about the size of walnut, or chestnut, and … Read more