Twi Plant Names Used Traditionally In Ghana
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Twi Plant Names
It can be difficult to obtain all the twi names or botanical names of some plants used in Ghana.
Hence, we came up with the compilation of some of the Akan names to assist traditional herbalists, medical herbalists, and the general public.
We hope to provide images and traditional uses with time. Please leave a comment if you know of any other local names not included here, as they may differ from community to community okay
An update on other languages, such as Ewe, Hausa, Bono, and Nzema, will be added soon.
Twi Plant Names: List of Twi Plant Names Used Traditionally In Ghana
| TWI NAME OF PLANTS | scientific name | family |
| Dammabo, Obirekuo Aniwa | Abrus precatorus | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae |
| Oguaben | Acacia kamerunensis | Leguminosae-Mimosoideae |
| Mofoa | Acacia sieberiana | Leguminosae-Mimosoideae |
| Nwere | Acacia pennata | Fabaceae |
| Nufoten | Adansonia digitata | Malvaceae/Bombacaceae |
| Okyem | Adenia cissamploides | Passifloraceae |
| Nsurogya | Adenia rumicifolia | Passifloraceae |
| Bronsaud, Dua Bayif, Tebon, Tibini | Afromorsia laxifolia | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae |
| Aligna, Apapao, Opapao | Afzelia africana | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Guakro, Gu-Ekuro, Adwowa-Kuro, Gu-Ekura | Ageratum conyzoides | Asteraceae |
| Okun-Adada | Alafia multiflora | Apocynaceae |
| Osupampam | Albizia ferruginea | Leguminosae-Mimosoideae |
| Osupampam | Albizia zygia | Leguminosae-Mimosoideae |
| Mofoa | Alcaypha ciliata | Euphorbiaceae |
| Agyama, Agyamma, Ogyamma, Ogyama | Alchornea cordifolia | Euphorbiaceae |
| Obifi Bowe | Allanblackia floribunda | Guttiferae |
| Gyeine | Allium cepa | Liliaceae |
| Gyenekankan | Allium sativum | Liliaceae |
| Nyamedua | Alstonia boonei | Apocynaceae |
| Nkassenkasee, Nsoensoe | Alternanthera pungens | Amaranthaceae |
| Efan, Otofammen | Amaranthus hybridus | Amaranthaceae |
| Asanfran | Amphimas pterocarpiodes | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Atea | Anacardium occidentale | Anacardiaceae |
| Abrobe | Ananas comosus | Bromeliaceae |
| Nkranmmorobe | Annona muricata | Annonaceae |
| Saa Borofere, Aboboma | Annona senegalensis | Annonaceae |
| Osakanea | Anogeissus leiocarpa | Combretaceae |
| Kokoti | Anopycis klaineana | Rhizophoraceae |
| Awudifo Kete/ Dontidei | Anthocleista nobilis | Loganiaceae |
| Awudifo Kete/ Dontidei | Anthocleista vogelii | Loganiaceae |
| Totoro A | Anthonotha macrophylla | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Foto, Kyenkyen | Antiaris toxicaria | Moraceae |
| Wee | Apocynum cannabinum | Apocynaceae |
| Akusiribie | Argemone mexicana | Papavaraceae |
| Mfofo | Aspilia africana | Asteraceae |
| Nimsi, Dua Gyene | Azadirachta indica | Meliaceae |
| Kabowoo | Balnites aegyptica | Balanitaceae |
| Pampro | Bambusa vulgaris | Graminae |
| Odwene, Aduma | Baphia nitida | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae |
| Dwirentwi, Gyinantwi | Bidens pilosa | Asteraceae |
| Anato, Brofo Gyama | Bixa orellana | Bixaceae |
| Ankye Fitaa | Blighia sapida | Sapindaceae |
| Akyebiri | Blighia unijugata | Sapindaceae |
| Ofonnena, Praaduru | Blumea aurita | Asteraceae |
| Onyina/ Agartha | Bombax buonopozense | Malvaceae |
| Frankaa Dua | Boswellia dalzielii | Burseraceae |
| Opampotoporopoo | Bridelia atroviridis | Euphorbiaceae |
| Baree, Opam Fufuo, Badea | Bridelia ferrugina | Euphorbiaceae |
| Egoro, Sosompraegoro, Tameawu | Bryophyllum pinnatum | Crassulaceae |
| Esono Bese | Buchbolziz coriacea | Capparaceae |
| Nkuto | Butyrospermum parkii | Sapotaceae |
| Oware Aba, Abobadwe, Ababoo | Caesalpinia bonduc | Leguminosae-Mimosoideae |
| Hwentewitente, Gyeadawuro | Calliandra portoricensis | Leguminosae-Mimosoideae |
| Esono-Afe, Esono-Akyi | Caloncoba echinata | Flacourtiaceae |
| Mpatu-Asa | Calotropis procera | Asclepiadaceae |
| Wee | Cannabis sativa | Cannabaceae |
| Nhyirawa | Capsicum annum | Solanaceae |
| Amako | Capsicum frutescens | Solanaceae |
| Borofere, Boroferedua, Buruku-Mani | Carica papaya | Caricaceae |
| Nkonkyere | Carissa edulis | Apocynaceae |
| Osempe, Yamnua, Duawusu,Duawusio | Cassia alata | Caesalpinaceae |
| Mmfrabon, Osempe, Denkyenhwe | Cassia nigricans | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Osempenini,Peagoro, Saresoosempe | Cassia podocarpa | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Kata Wani Na Wasereba | Cassia rotundifolia | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Poto Rodom | Cassia sieberiana | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Onyina | Ceiba pentandra | Bombaceae |
| Anoatre Dua | Cinnamomum zeylanicum | Lauraceae |
| Akura Aso+B25B36A1:A1:B26 | Cissampelos mucronata | Menispermaceae |
| Nsurogya | Cissus quadrangularis | Vitaceae |
| Ankaadwea, Akenkaaa, Ankaatweree | Citrus aurantifolia | Rutaceae |
| Ankaapa | Citrus sinensis | Rutaceae |
| Sesa Dua, Dua Wonsi, Samandua | Clausena anisata | Rutaceae |
| Nkyene Ne Ngo | Cleistopholis patens | Annonaceae |
| Kumanuno | Clerodendrion volubile | Verbenaceae |
| Apose, Aporose, Apowse | Cnestis ferruginea | Connaraceae |
| Asaamenketewa, Asamankyekye | Coccinea barteri | Cucurbitaceae |
| Kube | Cocos nucifera | Palmae |
| Bese Kyem, Bese Hene | Cola nitida | Sterculiaceae |
| Amankani | Colocasia esculenta | Araceae |
| Atena | Combretum fragrans | Combretaceae |
| Ase-Rewagyama | Combretum platyptenan | Combretaceae |
| Ohwirem Nim | Combretum platypterum | Combretaceae |
| Ohwirem, Hwiremu | Combretum smeathmannii | Combretaceae |
| Akaboa, Akyaboa | Cordia millenii | Boraginaceae |
| Sukooko | Crinum jagus | Amaryllidaceae |
| Akonansa, Mfansu | Croton lobatus | Euphorbiaceae |
| Tetetete | Crotalaria falcata | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae |
| Nibima | Cryptolepis sanguinolenta | Periplocaceae |
| Apupuaa, Mpupuaa, Apupua | Cyathula prostrata | Amaranthaceae |
| Ti-Ahaban | Cymbopogon citratus | Graminaceae |
| Dua-Mmem, Ata-Adwe | Cyperus esculentus | Cyperaceae |
| Osena | Dalium guineense | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Ehyedua, Siadua | Daniellia ogea | Leguminosae-Mimosoideae |
| Osanya | Daniellia oliveri | Leguminosae-Mimosoideae |
| Nkokoyadee Aduro | Datura metel | Solanaceae |
| Carrot | Daucus carota | Apiaceae |
| Akwamfanu, Nkatenkate, Ananse Nkate | Desmodium adscendens | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae |
| Sampa, Akwamfame | Desmodium gangeticum | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae |
| Atee-Nini | Dialium dinklagei | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Ofoawabin | Dichapetalum toxicarium | Dichapecalaceae |
| Ntewhama | Dioclea reflexa | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae |
| Ahabayere | Dioscorea dumetonan | Dioscoreaceae |
| Bonsamdua | Distemonanthus benthamianus | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Okisibiri | Diospyros mespiliformis | Ebenaceae |
| Boreadaso, Borekete, Obommofawaw | Dissotis rotundifolia | Melastomataceae |
| Akokoantre, Kwaebeten | Dracaena surculosa | Agavaceae |
| Duamoko | Drypetes aubrevillei | Putranjivaceae |
| Ntum | Edipta prostrata | Asteraceae |
| Okusua | Ehretia cymosa | Boraginaceae |
| Elaeis guineensis | Palmae | |
| Akane, Kakan | Elaeophorbia grandifolia | Euphorbiaceae |
| Guakuru, Mamponfo Apow, Guakoro | Emilia sonchifolia | Asteraceae |
| Sankwituri | Entada abyssinica | Leguminosae-Mimosoideae |
| Duasika Kodoben | Enantia polycarpa | Annonaceae |
| Mfia, Oyee | Eremospatha macrocarpa | Palmae |
| Osurokasoro, Surukasuru | Erythrina senegalensis | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae |
| Dusinkro | Eudenia eminens | Capparaceae |
| Animakoa, Nim Akoa, Nufu Nsu, Awommaaguwakyi | Euphorbia hirta | Euphorbiaceae |
| Onyannkyeren | Ficus asperifolia | Moraceae |
| Odomaa | Ficus sur | Moraceae |
| Kotoprepre | Gilbertiodendron lonba | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Ofoto | Glyphaea brevis | Tiliaceae |
| Gomphrena celosoides | Amaranthaceae | |
| Nsurogya | Gongronema latifolium | Asclepiadaceae |
| Asaawa | Gossypium arboreum | Malvaceae |
| Kagya | Griffonia simplicifolia | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Dubrafoo | Grossera vignei | Euphorbiaceae |
| Oduben, Bofua | Harungana madagascariensis | Hypericaceae |
| Akokotuatu, Akomfemtikoro, Asam-Konakyi | Helitropium indicum | Boraginaceae |
| Ekyi | Hibiscus vitifolius | Malvaceae |
| Anafranaku, Suruka Suru | Hilleria latifolia | Phytolacaceae |
| Aberewaaninsu, Asifuaka, Nunumnini | Hoslundia opposita | Lamiaceae |
| Opeabaa | Hyptis pectinata | Lamiaceae |
| Tokorowa | Hymenostedia afzelii | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Aborototo, Akeneadua, Nkrangyedua | Jatropha curcas | Euphorbiaceae |
| Akwaabohoro | Khaya anthotheca | Meliaceae |
| Odupon | Khaya ivorensis | Meliaceae |
| Kuntunkuri | Khaya senegalensis | Meliaceae |
| Katiwa, Kontiwa | Lagenaria breviflora | Cucurbitaceae |
| Kuntunkuri | Lannea acida | Anacardiaceae |
| Okumnini, Aberewa, Nyansin | Lannea welwitschii | Anacardiaceae |
| Dwindwera | Lecaniodiscus cupniodes | Sapindaceae |
| Agyaben, Okatanini, Okatakyi | Leea guineensis | Ampelidaceae |
| Akase, Ofefraa | Lonchocarpus cyanescens | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae |
| Abrofo Sapo | Luffa acutangula | Cucurbitaceae |
| Ntosi, Tomato | Lycopersicum esculentum | Solanaceae |
| Sansa Werew | Macharium lunatum | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae |
| Osataduaa, Nyanyamforowa | Mallotus oppositifolius | Euphorbiaceae |
| Mango, Amango | Mangifera indica | Anacardiaceae |
| Bankye | Manihot esculenta | Euphorbiaceae |
| Aprono | Mansonia altissima | Sterculiaceae |
| Odubrafo | Mareya micrantha | Euphorbiaceae |
| Akoobowerew | Mezoneuron benthamianum | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae |
| Afuwa, Ofoabri, Afawa | Microdesmis puberula | Euphorbiaceae |
| Asomenewa, Esono-Mbabe, Pofiri | Microglossa afzelii | Asteraceae |
| Esono-Mbabe, Asommerewa, Pofiri | Microglossa pyrifolia | Asteraceae |
| Nantwimuawano | Mimosa pudica | Leguminosae-Mimosoideae |
| Odum | Milicia excelsa | Moraceae |
| Baya | Mitragyna stipulosa | Rubiaceae |
| Mollugo nudicaulis | Agavaceae | |
| Nyannya,Nyina, Nyinya | Momordica charantia | Cucurbitaceae |
| Asaasehwam | Mondia whitei | Apocynaceae |
| Awerewa, Weree | Monodora myristica | Annonaceae |
| Abotokuradua, Dubiri | Monodora tenuifolia | Annonaceae |
| Konkroma | Morinda lucida | Rubiaceae |
| Brode | Musa paradisiaca | Musaceae |
| Kwadu | Musa sapientum | Musaceae |
| Damenama | Mussaenda erythrophylla | Rubiaceae |
| Damaram | Mussaenda elegans | Rubiaceae |
| Anyankoma | Myrianthus arboreus | Moraceae |
| Obua | Napolconeae leonensis | Locythiadaceae |
| Susumasa, Sasanemasa | Newbouldia levis | Bignoniaceae |
| Tawa, Bonto | Nicotiana tabacum | Solanaceae |
| Brampe, Kankanu,Paya Biase, Supaka | Nuclea latifolia | Rubiaceae |
| Emmei/Akokobesa/Fiangoro | Ocimum basilicum | Lamiaceae |
| Akokobesa | Ocimum canum | Lamiaceae |
| Onunum, Nunum | Ocimum gratissimum | Lamiaceae |
| Ahoohenedua | Olax subscorpioidea | Olacaceae |
| Odoroben | Olyra latifolia | Graminaceae |
| Asratoa | Oncoba spinosa | Flacourtiaceae |
| Obohwe, Korantema | Oxyanthus speciosus | Rubiaceae |
| Kramankote | Pachypodanthium staudtii | Annonaceae |
| Mpentemi | Palisota hirsuta | Commelinaceae |
| Atena | Parinari curatellifolia | Chrysobalanaceae |
| Opam, Kwanedua, Ofam | Parinari excelsa | Chrysobalanaceae |
| Dawadawa, Osonkoran, Soronoo | Parkia biglobosa | Leguminosae |
| Asoma | Parkia bicolor | Leguminosae-Mimosoideae |
| Abakamo, Abakama | Parquetina nigrescens | Periplocaceae |
| Okramankote | Penianthus zenkeri | Menispermaceae |
| Bubuampere | Pentodon pentandrus | Rubiaceae |
| Nsurogya | Pergularia daemia | Asclepiadaceae |
| Esia, Esia-Kokobin, Asia | Petersianthus macrocarpus | Lecythidaceae |
| Awomma Agu W’akyi | Phyllanthus amarus | Euphorbiaceae |
| Awobe | Phyllanthus capillaris | Euphorbiaceae |
| Awomma Agu W’akyi, Awobe | Phyllanthus fraternus spp. Togoensis | Euphorbiaceae |
| Awobe | Phyllanthus muellerianus | Euphorbiaceae |
| Awomma Agu W’akyi | Phyllanthus niruri | Euphorbiaceae |
| Tataworotaa, Osaman Ntew | Physostigma venenosum | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae |
| Ahoro | Phytolacca dodecandra | Phytolacaceae |
| Akuama, Ekuama, Okwanwen | Picralima nitida | Apocynaceae |
| Opitipata, Tofotafa | Piliostigma reticulatum | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Otokotaka | Pilostigma thonningii | L: Conjunctivitis, Snake Bite, Hemorrhage, Ls: Pruritus (Filaria), R:Wounds, Leafy Stalk: Chickenpox |
| Amumuaha, Amuaha | Piper umbellatum | Piperaceae |
| Dahoma / Dawoma/ Debema | Piptadeniastrum africanum | Leguminosae-Mimosoideae |
| Kanwene, Okanwene | Pleiocarpa pycnantha | Apocynaceae |
| Ohyewgya, Opapawhea | Plumbago zeylanicum | Plumbaginaceae |
| Adwera, Adwere | Portulaca olacea | Portulacaceae |
| Gyengya Aforowa | Premna hispida | Verbenaceae |
| Gyengya Aforowa | Premna quadrifolia | Verbenaceae |
| Kokrodoso | Prosopis africana | Fabaceae |
| Kuru Beta | Pseudocendrela kotschii | Meliaceae |
| Oguawa | Psidium guajava | Myrtaceae |
| Nkonkonua | Psychotria calva | Rubiaceae |
| Osantew, Hote | Pterocarpus santalinoides | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae |
| Ogyapam | Psydrax subcordata | Rubiaceae |
| Kyere | Pterygota macrocarpa | Sterculiaceae |
| Pupalia lappacea | Amaranthaceae | |
| Otie | Pycnanthus angolensis | Myristicaceae |
| Pycnocoma cornuta | Euphorbiaceae | |
| Doka, Adobe | Raffia bookeri | Palmae |
| Kakapenpen | Rawolfia vomitoria | Apocynaceae |
| Nsurogya | Rhipsalis baccifera | Cactaceae |
| Onwamma | Ricinodendron heudelotii | Euphorbiaceae |
| Adedenkruma | Ricinus communis | Euphorbiaceae |
| Awennade | Rotea coccinea | Connaraceae |
| Ahwere | Saccharum officinarum | Graminaceae |
| Twiton | Sanseviera longifolia | Agavaceae |
| Efum Wano | Schrankia leptocarpa | Leguminosae-Mimosoideae |
| Agyengyensu | Schwenekia americana | Solanaceae |
| Onyame Ko Metin, | Scoparia dulcis | Scrophulariaceae |
| Nkanna, Nkanewa | Securiega virosa | Euphorbiaceae |
| Mmofrabrode | Senna occidentalis | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Obraneatu Ata | Sida acuta | Malvaceae |
| Tenetene | Sida cordata | Malvaceae |
| Akyekyere | Sida cordifolia | Malvaceae |
| Ntorowa, Nyaadewa | Solanum incanum | Solanaceae |
| Nsusuwa, Asamantrowa | Solanum torvum | Solanaceae |
| Aninsu, Osisiriw, Kokoanisu | Spathodea campatulata | Bignoniaceae |
| Adru Kokoo, Okramankote | Sphenocentrum jollyanum | Menispermaceae |
| Atoa | Spondias mombin | Anacardiaceae |
| Ansam-Konakyi | Stachytarpheta angustifolia | Verbenaceae |
| Ofosow, Osofoa | Sterculia tragacantha | Sterculiaceae |
| Esonotokwakofuo | Stereospermum acuminatissimum | Bignoniaceae |
| Esonotokwakofuo,Tokwakofuo, | Stereospermum kunthianum | Bignoniaceae |
| Omaatwa | Strophanthus gratus | Apocynaceae |
| Amamfohama, Maatwa, Omaatwa | Strophanthus hispidus | Apocynaceae |
| Adwokuma | Strophanthus sannentosus | Apocynaceae |
| Nsubibiri, Dubri | Struchium sparganophora | Asteraceae |
| Mamponfo-Apow, Tutummirika | Synedrella nodiflora | Asteraceae |
| Ayeforoanto | Syzygium guineense | Myrtaceae |
| Borofo Sonkoran | Tanarindus indica | Leguminosae-Caesalpiniodeae |
| Ehwee | Tephrosia vogela | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae |
| Ongo | Terminalia glaucescens | Combretaceae |
| Emire | Terminalia ivorensis | Combretaceae |
| Ofram Kokoo | Terminalia superba | Combretaceae |
| Ongo | Terminalia laxiflora | Combretaceae |
| Akotopa | Tetracera alnifolia | Dilleniaceae |
| Prekese | Tetrapleura tetraptera | Leguminosae-Mimosoideae |
| Mmebaw | Thalia welwitschii | Marantaceae |
| Kookoo | Theobroma cacao | Sterculiaceae |
| Nyereme-Nyereme | Thevetia nerufolia | Apocynaceae |
| Kwaebedwaa | Thonningia sanguinea | Balanophoraceae |
| Mfo | Trianfetta condifolia | Tiliaceae |
| Afurum, Akwamfunu | Tribulus terrestris | Zygophyllaceae |
| Otan-Nuro, Opam, Tanduro | Trichilia monadelphia | Meliaceae |
| Kooko | Triplotaxis stellulifera | Asteraceae |
| Mfo | Tristmma coronatian | Melastomataceae |
| Ahunanyankwa | Turraea heterophylla | Meliaceae |
| Abotokuradua | Uvaria afzelii | Annonaceae |
| Anweda | Uveria chaema | Annonaceae |
| Awonwone | Vernonia amagdalina | Asteraceae |
| Adua | Vigna unguiculata | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae |
| Nku Dua | Vitellaria paradoxa | Sapotaceae |
| Afetewa, Abiswa | Vitex doniana | Verbenaceae |
| Apem | Waltheria indica | Sterculiaceae |
| Kwaemm, Samanankaa | Ximenia americana | Olacaceae |
| Hwentia | Xylopia aethiopica | Apocynaceae |
| Hwentia | Xylopia quintasii | Apocynaceae |
| Oba | Xylopia villosa | Annonaceae |
| Obaree, Okuo | Zanthoxyllum gilletia | Rutaceae |
| Okanto, Kanto, Yea | Zanthoxyllum xanthoxyloides | Rutaceae |
| Aburo | Zea mays | Graminaceae |
| Akakaduro, Kakaduro | Zingiber officinale | Zingiberaceae |
Twi Food Vocabulary (Nnuane) ~The Twi Names of Some Food Items
| Twi | English |
| Bankye | Cassava |
| Borɔdeɛ | Plantain |
| Gyeene | Onion |
| Mako | Pepper |
| Ɛmo | Rice |
| Ɛmmɔre | Dough |
| Nyaadewa | Garden egg |
| Nkuruma | Okro |
| Adua | Bean |
| Aborɔbɛ | Pineapple |
| Aburoo | Maize |
| Nɛnkyemɔɔno/ntoosi | Tomato |
| Akekaduro | Ginger |
| Kwadu | Banana |
| Nkyene | Salt |
| Asikyire | Sugar |
| Borɔferɛ | Pawpaw |
| Ankaa | Orange |
| Ankaa twadeɛ | Lime |
| Nkateɛ | Peanut/groundnut |
| Aborɔdwomaa | Potato |
| Bayerɛ | Yam |
| Mankani | Cocoyam |
| Nkontomire | Cocoyam leaves |
| Kosua (plural: nkosua) | Egg |
| Anwa | Vegetable oil |
| Esiam | Flour |
| Paanoo/burodo | Bread |
| Koobi | Salted and dried tilapia |
| Kube | Coconut |
| Abɛ | Palm fruit |
| (abɛ) ngo | Palm oil |
| Adwe | Palm kernel |
| Adwe ngo | Palm kernel oil |
| Paya | Pear |
| Ɛmane | Herring |
| Mmɔnkɔ | Lobsters |
| Nwa | Snail |
| Kɔtɔ | Crab |
| Atadwe | Tigernut |
| Mogyanam | Meat |
| Nsuomnam | Fish |
| Prakonam | Pork |
| Nantwinam | Beef |
| Odwannam | Mutton |
| Atosodeɛ | Vegetables |
| Ahwedeɛ | Sugarcane |
Questions People also ask about the Twi Plant Names Used Traditionally In Ghana
What types of plants can be found in Ghana? Twi Plant Names Used Traditionally In Ghana
The vegetation consists primarily of tall Guinea grass, with a scattering of low trees such as shea butter trees, various acacia species, and baobabs.
What is the Twi name for basil leaf? Twi Plant Names Used Traditionally In Ghana
Basil is another herb that is widely used in Ghana. In Twi, it is known as Akuko Besa.
Twi Plant Names: What is the Ghanaian name for sage?
SAGE – Acheampong Atta-Boateng in Ghana.
What is the Twi name for bitter leaf? Twi Plant Names Used Traditionally In Ghana
The plant is known as the ‘bitter leaf’ in many countries due to the bitterness of its leaves. In Ghana, the Akans refer to it as ‘ awonwene ‘ (Twi) literally meaning ‘bitterness’.
What are the 5 main plants?
- Herbs
- Shrubs
- Trees
- Climbers
- Creepers
What are the 8 types of plants?
Plant types
- Alpines
- Annuals and biennials.
- Carnivorous plants.
- Climbers
- Fern
- Aquatic plants.
- Bulbs
- Cacti and succulents.
What is the Twi name for spinach? Twi Plant Names Used Traditionally In Ghana
Srahansoe
Common name |
Scientific name |
Local name (Ghanaian) |
African spinach, Amanranthus |
Amaranthuscruentus L. |
Twi/Akan: Srahansoe, Nantwibin, Nantwinkasee, Asantewa, Asibe Ga: Awsaumei, Dan, Anago mio Krobo/Ga Adangbe: Aleefu Ewe: Matonui, Moxeti, Senutsoe, Fotete, Awusagbe ***Kasem: Aleefu |
What is the Twi name for the banana plant?
Twi Names of Some Food Items
| Twi | English |
| Kwaku | banana |
| nkyene | salt |
| asikyire | sugar |
| borɔferɛ | pawpaw |
The Twi Names Of Some Plants Used Traditionally In Ghana.
| TWI NAME OF PLANTS | scientific name | family |
| Ekyi | Hibiscus vitifolius | Malvaceae |
| Anafranaku, Suruka Suru | Hilleria latifolia | Phytolacaceae |
What is the name of mint leaves in Twi Ghana?
In Ghana, mint leaves are very popular. Interestingly, the local name in Ghana is Nunum.
The term “mint” is derived from the Latin word mentha. The word “minthe” has its origins in Greek mythology.
What is the Ghanaian name for sesame seed?
Sesame Seed from Northern Ghana Known as Bungu in Dagbanli
What is the Ghanaian word for quinoa?
Fonio, which is grown in Senegal, Ghana, Mali, and other Sub-Saharan African countries, has been dubbed “the new quinoa” by superfood enthusiasts in the West.
Fonio is ideal because it is gluten-free, high in protein and amino acids, and simple to prepare.
What is the Twi name for water? Twi: A Beginners Guide
| Twi | Pronunciation Advice | English |
| Nsuo | Un sue oh | Water |
| Kwadu | Kwadu | Banana |
| Paanoo | Paanoo | Bread |
| Bra | Brah | Come |
What is the list of plants?
- Dracaena trifasciata
- Devil’s ivy
- Cactus
- Swiss cheese plant
- Rose
- Grasses
What is shea butter’s Twi name?
It is known by many local names, including kpakahili in Dagbani, taama in Wali, nkuto in Twi, kae or kaanya in Hausa, kwùmá in Igbo, r in Yoruba, karité in Senegal’s Wolof language, and ori in some parts of West Africa, among many others.
What does the Twi word for groundnut mean?
In Twi, Nkatie means “groundnut.”
What exactly is a 10-plant?
In this case, inches refer to the diameter of the plant’s pot, while gallons refer to its container volume.
Take for example a 10″ plant, this is a plant that is growing in a 10″ diameter pot, or in a pot that is usually 2.5 to 3 gallons
What are the four plant types?
- Plants are classified as herbs, shrubs, or trees based on their size, stem type, and life span.
- Plants are classified into two types based on the presence of flowers: flowering plants and non-flowering plants.
What is the common name of a plant?
Different plants may have the same common name, but only one species has the same botanical name.
Botanical names may also be referred to as scientific names or binomial names.
The common name is simply the name that became popular in a particular area over time.
Plants and their local names in Ghana ~ what types of plants grow in Ghana?
There the vegetation consists mostly of tall Guinea grass, together with a scattering of low trees, such as the shea butter tree, various species of acacia, and baobabs.
What are the most popular herbal plants in Ghana?
Medicinal plants such as Azadirachta indica, Caripa papaya, Mangifera indica, Moringa oleifera, Elaeis guineensis, Hibiscus sabdariffa, and others are very common, accessible, and readily available to a large number of people in the country, on which they rely for the treatment of common ailments and their overall well-being.
Twi name parsley leaves in Twi ~ what is parsley leaf in Twi?
Parsley leaves in Twi aid in infiltration, ensuring that the body has the necessary sugar, salt, mineral, and water capacity in the body so that it functions naturally without overworking any organ
Egoro plant in English ~ what are the spiritual uses of scoparia dulcis?
Scoparia dulcis L. were mostly used for spiritual luck, primarily by chewing fresh leaves or flowers and bathing with the ground plant mixed with soap, respectively.
Okanto plant English name ~ What are the health benefits of cider acuta?
Sida acuta root is widely used in Indian traditional medicine as a stomachic, diaphoretic, and antipyretic.
It is thought to be cooling, astringent, tonic, and beneficial in the treatment of nervous and urinary diseases.
Also used to treat blood, bile, and liver disorders. It has aphrodisiac properties, according to legend
Names of plants in Ghana ~ names of trees in twi
What is the name of the big tree in Ghana?
According to Ghana’s Forestry officials, the large tree near the town of Akim Oda, which stands 66.5 meters (218 feet) tall and has a diameter of 396 centimeters (13 feet), is the largest tree ever discovered in Ghana and West Africa.
Tieghemella heckelii is its scientific name.
What is oak in Twi?
Odum: Akan Part of speech: noun English Translation: Oak.
What is the Twi name for the coconut tree?
Twi Name of Some Food Items
| Twi | English |
| Kube | coconut |
| abɛ | palm fruit |
| (abɛ) ngo | palm oil |
| adwe | palm kernel |
What are the different types of herbs and their uses?
Oregano: pizza, meat, stuffing, bread, pasta, cheese dishes, egg dishes, and tomato sauce. Pesto, pasta, rice, egg, salad dressings, butter, sauces, seafood, and vegetable recipes all contain parsley.
Rosemary in bread, sauces, soups, fish, poultry, and meat dishes. Sage is used in stuffings, tomato, cheese, pumpkin, and poultry recipes.
What are the 10 types of herbs?
Herbs like sunlight when growing, so place them near a sunny window indoors.
- Cilantro
- Dill
- Parsley (Italian)
- Parsley (Curly)
- Basil
- Rosemary
- Mint
What is the Twi name for nettle leaf?
NETTLE (laportea aestuans) Twi name Bonhon or. Honhon.
What is cloves in Twi language?
Cloves in Twi are referred to as Dadoa Amba or Pepre.
What is the Twi word for okra?
The name ‘okra’ perhaps derives from one of the Niger-Congo group of languages (the name for okra in the Twi language is ‘nkuruma’).
What is the most powerful herb in the world?
Nature’s 9 Most Powerful Medicinal Plants and the Science Behind Them
- Evening primrose oil.
- Grapeseed extract
- Chamomile
- Flax seed.
- Tea tree oil
What herbs can you eat raw?
On the other hand, a lot of “soft-stemmed” herbs, like parsley, basil, and dill, work well in salads and sandwiches. It’s simple to add other fresh herbs (such mint, lavender, and rosemary) to drinks, snacks, and desserts in lesser amounts and more regularly.
What is the Twi name for cloves in Twi?
Pepre
Cloves are known as “Pepre” in Twi and “Mbrego Amba” in Fante in Ghana. In Nigeria, it’s also called ‘kanafuru’.
Depending on the harvest season in each nation, they are accessible all year round. It is frequently utilized in the majority of regional cuisines and herbal remedies.
What are cloves called in Ghanaian?
Used to season and add a burst of flavour to foods
What is the local name of clove?
kanafuru
Indonesian clove is a native spice plant. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. In Yoruba, it is referred to as kanafuru; most people name it zobo pepper.
Is clove in Ghana?
Ghana’s clove exports reached X tons in 2022, an X% increase over the previous year. Overall, there was a notable growth in exports. The greatest notable growth rate was observed in 2020, when exports rose by X%. Consequently, the exports peaked at X tons.
What is the Uziza seed called in Twi?
The spice is called Wie Din in Ga, Esoro Wisa in Twi, Kale in Ewe, Uziza in Igbo, and Masoro in Hausa. This pepper variety is unique in that the leaves can be consumed as well.
What are locust beans in Twi?
Dawadawa
African locust bean is known as Dawadawa in Twi.
What is nketekete in english?
A flowering plant, Nina Nketekete/Osukone is also known as aniseed or, less frequently, anix. Foeniculum vilgare, sometimes known as fennel seed, is a widely used plant in many different recipes.
Herbs and their twi names and uses in Ghana:
Names of herbs in twi: a comprehensive guide
- African tuliptree – Kokonisuo.
- Gold coast bombax – Akonkodeɛ
- Poison devils pepper – Kakapenpen.
- Siam weed – Acheampong.
- Morind lucida – Konkroma/ngo ne nkyene.
- Paullinia pinnata – Tuantini.
- Alstonia boonei – Nyamedua.
- Poaceae – Abirekyire abodwese
Ghanaian herbs and their local names pdf
This article summarizes an overview of the common Ghanaian medicinal plants, their families, parts used, local names, therapeutic uses and others
Herbs and their twi names and uses pdf
Baree, Opam Fufuo, Badea · Bridelia ferrugina, Euphorbiaceae ; Egoro, Sosompraegoro, Tameawu, Bryophyllum pinnatum, Crassulaceae
okonisuo · 2. Gold coast bombax – AkonkodeE · 3. Poison devils pepper – Kakapenpen · 4. Paullinia pinnata – Tuantini · 5. Alstonia boonei
- African tuliptree – Kokonisuo · 2. Gold coast bombax – Akonkodeɛ · 3. Poison devils pepper – Kakapenpen · 4. Paullinia pinnata – Tuantini ·
Trees and their local names in Ghana: What type of trees are in Ghana?
Main harvested species
- Teak (Tectona grandis)
- Ceiba, Fromager (Ceiba pentandra)
- African mahogany (Khaya spp.)
- Rosewood, Kpatro (Pterocarpus erinaceus)
- Abachi, Wawa (Triplochiton scleroxylon)
- Afzelia, Papao, Doussie (Afzelia spp.)
- Gmelina (Gmelina arborea)
- Aniegre, Asanfina (Aningeria spp.)
What is the twi name for parsley leaves: What is the local name for parsley leaf?
In Nigeria, parsley leaf is mistaken for scent leaf (basil). However, Ewedu, or Ayawyaw, is the true word for parsley. Leaf parsley belongs to the terpeniod family. Vitamins A, E, C, and K are among the many vitamins found in parsley.
What is parsley in Ghana? What is the twi name for parsley leaves
Ghanaian Emprezz
Petroselinum crispum, the Latin name for parsley, is a plant in the Umbelliferae family. Italian flat leaf parsley and curly parsley are the two most common varieties. Compared to the curly variety, the Italian version tastes less bitter and more fragrant.
What is the real name of parsley?
Herbs like parsley are grown for their strong-tasting leaves. The carrot family (Umbelliferae/Apiaceae) includes the hardy biennial parsley, Petroselinum crispum. It is typically grown for its tasty, dark green leaves, which are an excellent source of iron, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
What is the same as parsley?
Growing on long, slender stems are two brilliant green, leafy, aromatic herbs: parsley (Petroselinum crispum) and cilantro (Coriandrum sativum). They are members of the Apiaceae family of plants. In many areas, cilantro is referred to as Chinese parsley or coriander.
Kokrodoso uses: What are the medicinal uses of Justicia Flava?
Traditional medicine uses it to cure a variety of conditions, including skin infections and diseases, fever, convulsions and spasms, paralysis, coughing, and epilepsy. Additionally, the roots are utilized to treat dysentery and diarrhea
Okanto plant benefits: What is Seketet herb used for?
These botanicals treat typhoid, ulcers, pneumonia, and malaria. Herbalist Maria Lekunte advised using a herb called seketet, which clears amoeba, for people experiencing gastrointestinal problems.
What is the benefit of Manso plant?
Yerba del manzo is a highly significant medicinal herb that is used to cure a wide range of conditions, from unsettled stomachs to colds and coughs to wound infections. It is boiled and the decoction applied topically treats bodily sores, menstrual cramps, and cough.
Okanto plant English name: What is the English name for Nkitinkiti?
Anise seeds are among the most widely used spices in Ghana; they are referred to as Osu kon in Ga and Nkitinkiti in Twi.
What is the English name of money plant?
The botanical name for the money plant, also called ceylon creeper, house plant, and devil’s ivy, is Epipremnum aureum. The temperate regions of South Africa, Asia, and Australia are the most typical places to find these. Southeast Asia is where it started.
What are the health benefits of Kakapenpen?
Skin conditions, insomnia
