| Acacia Senegal |
Senegalia senegal |
Fabaceae |
Medicinal |
Produces gum arabic; bark and pods used for diarrh... |
| African Cherry |
Prunus africana |
Rosaceae |
Medicinal |
Bark used for prostate health (BPH), anti-inflamma... |
| African Ginger |
Siphonochilus aethiopicus |
Zingiberaceae |
Medicinal |
Rhizomatous herb used for colds, flu, pain relief,... |
| African Potato |
Hypoxis hemerocallidea |
Hypoxidaceae |
Medicinal |
Corm used for immune support and prostate health. |
| Agrimony |
Agrimonia eupatoria |
Rosaceae |
Medicinal |
Astringent herb for diarrhea, sore throat, and ski... |
| Amaranth |
Amaranthus spp. |
Amaranthaceae |
Both |
Ancient grain and leaf vegetable high in protein a... |
| Anise |
Pimpinella anisum |
Apiaceae |
Both |
Licorice-flavored seeds used for digestion and cou... |
| Apple |
Malus domestica |
Rosaceae |
Both |
Fruit rich in fiber and antioxidants; leaves and b... |
| Ashwagandha |
Withania somnifera |
Solanaceae |
Medicinal |
Adaptogen for stress, energy, and thyroid support. |
| Assegai |
Curtisia dentata |
Cornaceae |
Medicinal |
Bark for stomach ailments and blood cleansing. |
| Athanasia |
Athanasia trifurcata |
Asteraceae |
Medicinal |
Fragrant fynbos shrub used in traditional smudging... |
| Bacopa |
Bacopa monnieri |
Plantaginaceae |
Medicinal |
Creeping herb used for memory enhancement, anxiety... |
| Bitter Leaf |
Vernonia amygdalina |
Asteraceae |
Medicinal |
Leaves used for malaria, diabetes, and stomach iss... |
| Bitter Melon |
Momordica charantia |
Cucurbitaceae |
Both |
Fruit and leaves used for diabetes, antiviral, and... |
| Black Stinkwood |
Ocotea bullata |
Lauraceae |
Medicinal |
Bark for headaches, rheumatism; wood highly valued... |
| Black Wattle |
Acacia mearnsii |
Fabaceae |
Medicinal |
Bark rich in tannins; used for diarrhea, wounds. |
| Bladdernut |
Diospyros whyteana |
Ebenaceae |
Both |
Fruit edible; bark for skin conditions. |
| Boldo |
Peumus boldus |
Monimiaceae |
Medicinal |
Aromatic leaves used for liver support, digestion,... |
| Borage |
Borago officinalis |
Boraginaceae |
Both |
Cucumber-flavored leaves and flowers; adrenal supp... |
| Broadleaf Plantain |
Plantago major |
Plantaginaceae |
Medicinal |
Common weed with leaves used for wounds, insect bi... |
| Buchu |
Agathosma betulina |
Rutaceae |
Medicinal |
Aromatic shrub with diuretic and antiseptic proper... |
| Buffalo Thorn |
Ziziphus mucronata |
Rhamnaceae |
Both |
Fruit edible; bark and roots for pain and infectio... |
| Bulbine |
Bulbine frutescens |
Asphodelaceae |
Medicinal |
Succulent with jelly-like sap used for burns, rash... |
| Burdock |
Arctium lappa |
Asteraceae |
Medicinal |
Root used for blood purification and skin conditio... |
| Calendula |
Calendula officinalis |
Asteraceae |
Medicinal |
Bright orange flowers used for skin healing, infla... |
| Candle Plant |
Senecio articulatus |
Asteraceae |
Medicinal |
Succulent with jointed stems, used in traditional ... |
| Cape Aloe |
Aloe ferox |
Asphodelaceae |
Medicinal |
Tall single-stemmed aloe with bitter latex used as... |
| Cape Chamomile |
Eriocephalus punctulatus |
Asteraceae |
Medicinal |
Aromatic oil with calming, anti-inflammatory prope... |
| Cape Holly |
Ilex mitis |
Aquifoliaceae |
Medicinal |
Evergreen tree; bark used for coughs and fever; be... |
| Cape Laurel |
Cryptocarya latifolia |
Lauraceae |
Medicinal |
Leaves and bark for respiratory and skin condition... |
| Cape Mistletoe |
Viscum capense |
Viscaceae |
Medicinal |
Parasitic plant used in traditional cancer support... |
| Cape Periwinkle |
Catharanthus roseus |
Apocynaceae |
Medicinal |
Ornamental with vincristine and vinblastine used i... |
| Caraway |
Carum carvi |
Apiaceae |
Both |
Biennial with seeds used in rye bread and for dige... |
| Cardamom |
Elettaria cardamomum |
Zingiberaceae |
Both |
Aromatic seed pods used in cooking and for digesti... |
| Century Plant |
Boophone disticha |
Amaryllidaceae |
Medicinal |
Bulb for wounds, headaches; highly toxic if misuse... |
| Chanca Piedra |
Phyllanthus niruri |
Phyllanthaceae |
Medicinal |
"Stone breaker" herb for kidney stones, liver supp... |
| Cheesewood |
Pittosporum viridiflorum |
Pittosporaceae |
Medicinal |
Bark for stomach pain and fever. |
| Chilca |
Baccharis salicifolia |
Asteraceae |
Medicinal |
Leaves used for rheumatism, inflammation, and resp... |
| Cinnamon |
Cinnamomum verum |
Lauraceae |
Both |
Aromatic bark used for blood sugar, digestion, and... |
| Cleavers |
Galium aparine |
Rubiaceae |
Medicinal |
Lymphatic cleanser, diuretic; supports skin and ur... |
| Clove |
Syzygium aromaticum |
Myrtaceae |
Both |
Dried flower buds used as a spice and for pain rel... |
| Coast Redwood |
Sequoia sempervirens |
Cupressaceae |
Medicinal |
Bark tannins for wounds; symbolic longevity. |
| Coca |
Erythroxylum coca |
Erythroxylaceae |
Medicinal |
Sacred leaf for altitude sickness, energy; contain... |
| Comfrey |
Symphytum officinale |
Boraginaceae |
Medicinal |
Used for bone healing, bruises, and tissue repair ... |
| Common Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris |
Lamiaceae |
Both |
Antiseptic herb for coughs and respiratory health. |
| Common Vetch |
Vicia sativa |
Fabaceae |
Both |
Fast-growing legume used as green manure, forage, ... |
| Contorted Rooibos |
Aspalathus contorta |
Fabaceae |
Both |
Rare rooibos variant with twisted stems, antioxida... |
| Creeping Saltbush |
Atriplex semibaccata |
Amaranthaceae |
Medicinal |
Salt-tolerant forage and soil stabilizer with mild... |
| Crossberry |
Grewia occidentalis |
Malvaceae |
Both |
Fruit edible; roots for diarrhea, bark for wounds. |
| Cuti Cuti |
Plumbago zeylanica |
Plumbaginaceae |
Medicinal |
Leaves and roots used for skin conditions and dige... |
| Dandelion |
Taraxacum officinale |
Asteraceae |
Medicinal |
Root and leaf used for liver detox, digestion, and... |
| Elderberry |
Sambucus nigra |
Adoxaceae |
Medicinal |
Berries and flowers used for flu, colds, and immun... |
| English Lavender |
Lavandula angustifolia |
Lamiaceae |
Both |
Aromatic flowers for anxiety, sleep, and skin heal... |
| English Oak |
Quercus robur |
Fagaceae |
Medicinal |
Bark for diarrhea, inflammation; acorns for flour. |
| Eyebright |
Euphrasia officinalis |
Orobanchaceae |
Medicinal |
Used for eye irritation, conjunctivitis, and hay f... |
| Fennel |
Foeniculum vulgare |
Apiaceae |
Both |
Aromatic herb with seeds and bulb used for digesti... |
| Fenugreek |
Trigonella foenum-graecum |
Fabaceae |
Both |
Seeds used for blood sugar, lactation, and digesti... |
| Garden Sage |
Salvia officinalis |
Lamiaceae |
Both |
Antimicrobial herb for sore throat and memory. |
| Garlic |
Allium sativum |
Amaryllidaceae |
Both |
Bulb used for heart health, immunity, and antimicr... |
| Gasteria |
Gasteria spp. |
Asphodelaceae |
Medicinal |
Succulent used for burns and wound healing (simila... |
| German Chamomile |
Matricaria chamomilla |
Asteraceae |
Medicinal |
Daisy-like flowers used for calming tea, sleep aid... |
| Ginkgo |
Ginkgo biloba |
Ginkgoaceae |
Medicinal |
Ancient tree with fan-shaped leaves used for circu... |
| Golden Sage |
Salvia africana-lutea |
Lamiaceae |
Medicinal |
Aromatic sage with golden flowers, used for digest... |
| Gotu Kola |
Centella asiatica |
Apiaceae |
Medicinal |
Brain tonic for memory, wound healing, and anxiety... |
| Grapple Plant |
Harpagophytum zeyheri |
Pedaliaceae |
Medicinal |
Tuber used similarly to Devil's Claw for pain reli... |
| Ground Ivy |
Glechoma hederacea |
Lamiaceae |
Medicinal |
Expectorant, anti-inflammatory; used for bronchiti... |
| Hawthorn |
Crataegus monogyna |
Rosaceae |
Medicinal |
Thorny shrub with berries used for heart health an... |
| Hazelnut |
Corylus avellana |
Betulaceae |
Both |
Nuts for nutrition; leaves for vascular health. |
| Heather |
Calluna vulgaris |
Ericaceae |
Medicinal |
Used in traditional remedies for urinary issues an... |
| Holy Basil |
Ocimum sanctum |
Lamiaceae |
Both |
Adaptogen for stress, immunity, and respiratory he... |
| Honeybush |
Cyclopia intermedia |
Fabaceae |
Both |
Sweet, honey-scented tea rich in antioxidants, caf... |
| Hoodia |
Hoodia gordonii |
Apocynaceae |
Medicinal |
Succulent used traditionally by San people to supp... |
| Huacatay |
Tagetes minuta |
Asteraceae |
Both |
Aromatic herb used in Peruvian cuisine and as inse... |
| Ice Plant |
Mesembryanthemum crystallinum |
Aizoaceae |
Both |
Succulent with edible leaves and anti-inflammatory... |
| Imphepho |
Helichrysum petiolare |
Asteraceae |
Medicinal |
Aromatic silver-leaf herb used in traditional clea... |
| Inkomfe |
Synaptolepis kirkii |
Thymelaeaceae |
Medicinal |
Root used in Xhosa dream rituals and for lucid dre... |
| Japanese Cedar |
Cryptomeria japonica |
Cupressaceae |
Medicinal |
Wood oil for respiratory relief; durable timber. |
| Kalmoes |
Alepidea amatymbica |
Apiaceae |
Medicinal |
Rhizome for colds, flu, rheumatism. |
| Kalwerbossie |
Lobostemon fruticosus |
Boraginaceae |
Medicinal |
Used for coughs, colds, and skin conditions. |
| Kanna |
Sceletium tortuosum |
Aizoaceae |
Medicinal |
Succulent used for mood enhancement and stress rel... |
| Keurbloom |
Virgilia oroboides |
Fabaceae |
Medicinal |
Fast-growing pioneer tree with pink flowers; roots... |
| Lady's Mantle |
Alchemilla vulgaris |
Rosaceae |
Medicinal |
Astringent herb for menstrual issues, diarrhea, an... |
| Lamb's Quarters |
Chenopodium album |
Amaranthaceae |
Both |
Nutrient-rich wild green used as food and mild lax... |
| Lemon Balm |
Melissa officinalis |
Lamiaceae |
Both |
Citrus-scented leaves for calm, digestion, and col... |
| Licorice Root |
Glycyrrhiza glabra |
Fabaceae |
Medicinal |
Sweet root used for adrenal support, cough, and ul... |
| Lippia |
Lippia javanica |
Verbenaceae |
Medicinal |
Aromatic shrub with lemon-scented leaves used for ... |
| Lungwort |
Pulmonaria officinalis |
Boraginaceae |
Medicinal |
Spotted leaves used for coughs, bronchitis, and lu... |
| Maca |
Lepidium meyenii |
Brassicaceae |
Medicinal |
Adaptogenic root for energy, libido, and hormonal ... |
| Madagascar Periwinkle |
Catharanthus roseus |
Apocynaceae |
Medicinal |
Source of vincristine; used in diabetes and hypert... |
| Mann's Yew |
Cephalotaxus mannii |
Cephalotaxaceae |
Medicinal |
Contains anticancer compounds (harringtonine). |
| Marshmallow |
Althaea officinalis |
Malvaceae |
Medicinal |
Root and leaves soothe mucous membranes, coughs, a... |
| Meadowsweet |
Filipendula ulmaria |
Rosaceae |
Medicinal |
Natural source of salicylic acid; used for pain, i... |
| Milk Thistle |
Silybum marianum |
Asteraceae |
Medicinal |
Seeds protect liver and aid detoxification. |
| Molle |
Schinus molle |
Anacardiaceae |
Both |
Pepper tree with pink berries used for respiratory... |
| Mongongo |
Schinziophyton rautanenii |
Euphorbiaceae |
Both |
Nut rich in protein and oil; bark and roots medici... |
| Monterey Pine |
Pinus radiata |
Pinaceae |
Medicinal |
Resin for coughs; fast-growing timber. |
| Moringa |
Moringa oleifera |
Moringaceae |
Both |
Nutrient-dense "miracle tree" with leaves, pods, a... |
| Mugwort |
Artemisia vulgaris |
Asteraceae |
Medicinal |
Used for digestion, menstrual regulation, and drea... |
| Muña |
Minthostachys mollis |
Lamiaceae |
Medicinal |
Aromatic mint-like herb for digestion, colds, and ... |
| Natal Plum |
Carissa macrocarpa |
Apocynaceae |
Both |
Edible fruit and medicinal bark for pain and infla... |
| Oregano |
Origanum vulgare |
Lamiaceae |
Both |
Aromatic herb used for respiratory issues, digesti... |
| Outeniqua Yellowwood |
Afrocarpus falcatus |
Podocarpaceae |
Medicinal |
Timber tree; bark for chest complaints. |
| Paico |
Dysphania ambrosioides |
Amaranthaceae |
Medicinal |
Aromatic herb used as antiparasitic and digestive ... |
| Passionflower |
Passiflora incarnata |
Passifloraceae |
Medicinal |
Climbing vine with stunning flowers used for anxie... |
| Pencil Cactus |
Euphorbia tirucalli |
Euphorbiaceae |
Medicinal |
Latex used in traditional medicine; highly toxic. |
| Pepperbark Tree |
Warburgia salutaris |
Canellaceae |
Medicinal |
Bark used for colds, flu, and malaria. |
| Peppermint |
Mentha × piperita |
Lamiaceae |
Both |
Cooling mint for digestion, IBS relief, and headac... |
| Perennial Sweet Pea |
Lathyrus latifolius |
Fabaceae |
Ornamental |
Some species used mildly for nervous conditions; c... |
| Pineapple Lily |
Eucomis autumnalis |
Asparagaceae |
Medicinal |
Bulb used for pain, fever, and urinary disorders. |
| Quinoa |
Chenopodium quinoa |
Amaranthaceae |
Culinary |
Nutrient-dense pseudocereal rich in protein, used ... |
| Red Clover |
Trifolium pratense |
Fabaceae |
Medicinal |
Perennial herb rich in isoflavones, traditionally ... |
| Red Milkwood |
Mimusops zeyheri |
Sapotaceae |
Both |
Fruit edible; bark used for wounds and stomach iss... |
| Resurrection Plant |
Myrothamnus flabellifolius |
Myrothamnaceae |
Medicinal |
Revives after drought; used for asthma, colds. |
| Rhododendron |
Rhododendron spp. |
Ericaceae |
Medicinal |
Ornamental shrub; certain species used traditional... |
| Ribwort Plantain |
Plantago lanceolata |
Plantaginaceae |
Medicinal |
Narrow leaves for respiratory and wound care. |
| Rosemary |
Rosmarinus officinalis |
Lamiaceae |
Both |
Aromatic herb for memory, circulation, and hair gr... |
| Rough-leaved Lippia |
Lippia scaberrima |
Verbenaceae |
Medicinal |
Aromatic herb used for colds, fever, and respirato... |
| Round-leaf Buchu |
Agathosma crenulata |
Rutaceae |
Medicinal |
Aromatic shrub with round leaves used for urinary ... |
| Ruda |
Ruta graveolens |
Rutaceae |
Medicinal |
Strongly aromatic herb used for digestion, cramps,... |
| Sacha Inchi |
Plukenetia volubilis |
Euphorbiaceae |
Both |
Vine with omega-3 rich seeds, used for heart and s... |
| Salad Burnet |
Sanguisorba minor |
Rosaceae |
Culinary |
Cucumber-flavored leaves used in salads, dressings... |
| Salvija |
Salvia officinalis |
Lamiaceae |
Both |
Aromatic herb for memory, sore throat, and menopau... |
| Sangre de Grado |
Croton lechleri |
Euphorbiaceae |
Medicinal |
Tree with red latex sap used for wound healing, ul... |
| Sanguisorba |
Sanguisorba officinalis |
Rosaceae |
Medicinal |
Astringent herb for bleeding, diarrhea, and skin i... |
| Self-Heal |
Prunella vulgaris |
Lamiaceae |
Medicinal |
Wound herb, sore throat remedy, immune support. |
| Shepherd's Purse |
Capsella bursa-pastoris |
Brassicaceae |
Medicinal |
Stops bleeding, regulates blood pressure, uterine ... |
| Silver Oak |
Brachylaena elliptica |
Asteraceae |
Medicinal |
Leaves for respiratory issues. |
| Skullcap |
Scutellaria lateriflora |
Lamiaceae |
Medicinal |
Nerve-calming herb used for anxiety, tension, and ... |
| Slippery Elm |
Ulmus rubra |
Ulmaceae |
Medicinal |
Inner bark is a powerful demulcent for throat and ... |
| Sour Fig |
Carpobrotus edulis |
Aizoaceae |
Both |
Succulent groundcover with edible fruit and leaves... |
| Sour Sob |
Oxalis pes-caprae |
Oxalidaceae |
Culinary |
Edible bulb and leaves, used for vitamin C and dig... |
| Spekboom |
Portulacaria afra |
Portulacaceae |
|
Carbon-sequestering succulent used for hedges and ... |
| St. John's Wort |
Hypericum perforatum |
Hypericaceae |
Medicinal |
Yellow flowers for mild depression and nerve pain. |
| Sterretjie |
Helichrysum petiolare |
Asteraceae |
Medicinal |
Silver-leafed groundcover used for wounds and resp... |
| Stinging Nettle |
Urtica dioica |
Urticaceae |
Medicinal |
Nutrient-dense herb for allergies, arthritis, and ... |
| Sweet Basil |
Ocimum basilicum |
Lamiaceae |
Both |
Anti-inflammatory herb for digestion and stress. |
| Swynnerton's Onionwood |
Cassipourea swynnertonii |
Rhizophoraceae |
Medicinal |
Bark used traditionally for stomach ailments and f... |
| Tara |
Caesalpinia spinosa |
Fabaceae |
Medicinal |
Pods rich in tannins, used for digestive issues an... |
| Transvaal Beechwood |
Faurea saligna |
Proteaceae |
Medicinal |
Hardwood tree; bark used for stomach complaints an... |
| Tree Fuchsia |
Halleria lucida |
Stilbaceae |
Both |
Attractive tree with orange flowers; fruit edible;... |
| Umfazo |
Tetradenia riparia |
Lamiaceae |
Medicinal |
Aromatic shrub used for coughs, fever, and malaria... |
| Uña de Gato |
Uncaria tomentosa |
Rubiaceae |
Medicinal |
Woody vine with hook-like thorns; bark and root us... |
| Uzara |
Xysmalobium undulatum |
Apocynaceae |
Medicinal |
Root used for diarrhea and dysentery. |
| Valerian |
Valeriana officinalis |
Caprifoliaceae |
Medicinal |
Root used as sedative for anxiety, insomnia, and m... |
| Viper's Bugloss |
Echium vulgare |
Boraginaceae |
Medicinal |
Striking blue flowers; seeds yield gamma-linolenic... |
| Water Avens |
Geum rivale |
Rosaceae |
Medicinal |
Astringent root used for diarrhea, sore throat, an... |
| White Milkwood |
Sideroxylon inerme |
Sapotaceae |
Medicinal |
Coastal tree with edible fruit and bark for wound ... |
| Wild Amaranth |
Amaranthus thunbergii |
Amaranthaceae |
Both |
Protein-rich grain and leaf vegetable with anti-in... |
| Wild Dagga |
Leonotis leonurus |
Lamiaceae |
Medicinal |
Orange tubular flowers used for cough, headache, a... |
| Wild Garlic |
Tulbaghia violacea |
Amaryllidaceae |
Both |
Garlic-scented perennial used for colds, hypertens... |
| Wild Mint |
Mentha longifolia |
Lamiaceae |
Both |
Strong mint for digestion, colds, and headache rel... |
| Wild Rosemary |
Pelargonium capitatum |
Geraniaceae |
Both |
Fragrant geranium used for respiratory issues, ski... |
| Wood Betony |
Stachys officinalis |
Lamiaceae |
Medicinal |
Traditional nervine for headaches, anxiety, and di... |
| Xhosa Tea |
Cyclopia intermedia |
Fabaceae |
Both |
Sweet, caffeine-free tea with antioxidant and anti... |
| Yarrow |
Achillea millefolium |
Asteraceae |
Medicinal |
Wound healer, fever reducer, and digestive aid. |