Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), also called spider ivy, is a fast-growing lily-like plant that originates from the coastal areas of South Africa, and Tropical Asia. The name, spider plant, is gotten from the small plantlets produced on long trailing stems, which looks like the spider. Chlorophytum comosum belongs to the Liliaceae family. The erect herbaceous … Read more
Amaranth seed or grain is regarded as a gluten-free pseudo cereal, and has similarities to other cereals. The amaranth, a dicotyledon, is from the Amaranthaceae family. Amaranth seeds and leaves has important nutritional and health benefits. The amaranth leaves are utilized in cooking and dishes, and has high protein, minerals (potassium, iron, magnesium, and calcium) … Read more
Amaranth green, also called Pigweed/African Spinach, is a plant belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. The leafy vegetable is a rich source of calcium, iron, vitamins (A, B, C). It is also a source of high-protein grain (amaranth grain). Amaranth greens which is called green in Nigeria, has other names in Nigeria such as Efo Tete … Read more
Syzygium guineense, also called ‘water berry, woodland waterberry, waterpear, waterpeer, umdoni (isiNdebele), is a large, evergreen flowering plant from the genus Syzygium, and family, Myrtaceae. The small tree produces edible fruit. It is widely distributed in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Central Africa. The tree is a medium-sized to large evergreen tree with a smooth … Read more
African Mahogany seeds are called Akparata seed in Igbo language, Apa in Yoruba, Kawo in Hausa, Akpari, Akpasi in Edo part of Nigeria. The plant which grows well in the semi-dry forest belongs to the Leguminosae family. Other common names include African oak, African mahogany, Apa, pod mahogany, counter wood. It belongs to the Leguminosae … Read more
Irvingia gabonensis, is a tropical plant belonging to the Irvingiaceae family. It is also called Bush mango, dika nut, dika nut tree, African mango, rainy season bush mango, sweet bush mango, wild mango (English), ‘manguier sauvage’, ‘chocolatier’, Ogbono (Igbo), Oro, Oyin (Yoruba), Ogwe, Ohere (Edo). Though the fruit is similar to the mango fruit (Mangifera … Read more
There are over 100 manufacturing pharmaceutical companies in Iran, with the country easily one of the largest producers of generic medicines in the Middle East and MENA region. CinnaGen, the largest biopharma company in Iran, produces biosimilars of leading immunology and cancer medications. In 20199, the pharmaceutical sector is valued at €2.5 billion, but will … Read more
The mahogany seed is produced by the species of the Trichilia genus, Trichilia dregeana (forest mahogany) while the Trichilia emetica (Natal mahogany) produces a similar seed called Natal Mahogany seed ‘‘Musikili’’. The Trichilia species belong to the Meliaceae family. These plants grow in Africa, America, and Asia. The plant, Trichilia dregeana is a large tree that grows in … Read more
Detarium microcarpum, also called sweet detar, small detar, tallow tree, is a tropical plant that belongs to the leguminosae family, Caesalpiniaceae. Sweet detar fruit has an edible pulp and seed. The pulp is a rich source of minerals, sugar, and vitamin C. The seed contains many nutritional compositions, and hydrocolloids which impacts a good binding … Read more
Brachystegia eurycoma (achi seed) is a tropical plant from the Leguminosae family and subfamily Caesalpinioideae. This tree bears pods that contain flat seeds (achi seeds) used as a culinary ingredient, a thickening agent used to increase the viscosity of soups. The seed flour contains high quantity of water-soluble polysaccharides, and fiber. Brachystegia eurycoma is a … Read more