ID 371
Crop ID Redflower Ragleaf
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes C. crepidiodes is eaten by humans in many countries in Africa. Succulent le... more
C. crepidiodes is eaten by humans in many countries in Africa. Succulent leaves and stems are used as a vegetable in soups and stews, especially in West and Central Africa. In Sierra Leone the leaves are also popular and are made into a sauce with groundnut paste. In Australia this species is eaten as a salad green, either cooked or raw.
Metadata ID 7,555
ID 372
Crop ID Redflower Ragleaf
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes C. crepidiodes is also used in traditional African medicine to treat indige... more
C. crepidiodes is also used in traditional African medicine to treat indigestion, stomach ache, epilepsy, sleeping sickness, and swollen lips.
Metadata ID 7,555
ID 373
Crop ID Redflower Ragleaf
Part Forage (fresh)
Use Category Feed (Forage/Fodder)
Notes C. crepidiodes is also used as green fodder for poultry and livestock.
Metadata ID 7,555
ID 374
Crop ID Longevity spinach/Sambung Nyawa
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes The edible leaves are sometimes harvested from the wild for local consumpti... more
The edible leaves are sometimes harvested from the wild for local consumption.
Metadata ID 7,557
ID 375
Crop ID Longevity spinach/Sambung Nyawa
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The plant is febrifuge. It is used in the treatment of fevers, kidney troub... more
The plant is febrifuge. It is used in the treatment of fevers, kidney troubles and dysentery. The semi-succulent leaves are applied externally to relieve rheumatic pains and general body-pains.
Metadata ID 7,557
ID 376
Crop ID Toothache Plant
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes The raw leaves are used as a flavouring for salads, soups and meats in Braz... more
The raw leaves are used as a flavouring for salads, soups and meats in Brazil and India.
Metadata ID 7,563
ID 377
Crop ID Toothache Plant
Part Whole
Use Category Ornamental
Notes It is grown widely as an ornamental because of the attractive colourful hea... more
It is grown widely as an ornamental because of the attractive colourful heads.
Metadata ID 7,563
ID 378
Crop ID Toothache Plant
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The most common and widespread medicinal use is to treat toothache and thro... more
The most common and widespread medicinal use is to treat toothache and throat and gum infections. The plant is further recommended as a cure for dysentery and rheumatism, and to enhance the immune system. It is used against blood parasites, especially against malaria, both prophylactic and curative.
Metadata ID 7,563
ID 380
Crop ID Wild Chamomile
Part Flower
Use Category Beverages
Notes It is one of two species commonly used for making the tisane (herbal infusi... more
It is one of two species commonly used for making the tisane (herbal infusion) called chamomile tea. Chamomile tea, one of the world’s most popular herbal teas, is made from dried flowers of either plant steeped in hot water.
Metadata ID 7,588
ID 381
Crop ID Wild Chamomile
Part Extract (oil)
Use Category Industrial
Notes Other preparations such as tinctures, poultices, and lotions are used as tr... more
Other preparations such as tinctures, poultices, and lotions are used as traditional medicines, and essential oils are used in aromatherapy and cosmetic preparations.
Metadata ID 7,588
ID 382
Crop ID Wild Chamomile
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The terpenes and fl avonoids found in the oil of the fl owers have been sho... more
The terpenes and fl avonoids found in the oil of the fl owers have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antiphlogistic properties (topical anti-infl ammatory activity) and some studies have shown potential therapeutic effects, but the value of plant preparations in treating a wide variety of conditions from eczema to diabetes to cancer has not been conclusively shown with evidence-based research.
Metadata ID 7,588
ID 383
Crop ID Field Bindweed
Part Root
Use Category Medicinal
Notes C. arvensis has a number of medicinal properties and resins from the root m... more
C. arvensis has a number of medicinal properties and resins from the root may act as a diuretic and a laxative.
Metadata ID 7,589
ID 384
Crop ID Field Bindweed
Part Leaf
Use Category Beverages
Notes The plant is also used as a flavouring in a liqueur. The tea made from leav... more
The plant is also used as a flavouring in a liqueur. The tea made from leaves may be used to treat fevers and wounds.
Metadata ID 7,589
ID 385
Crop ID Field Bindweed
Part Whole
Use Category Industrial
Notes Dyes can be obtained from the plant.
Metadata ID 7,589
ID 386
Crop ID Lesser Dodder
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes Clover dodder is used in traditional medicine as a purgative and to treat d... more
Clover dodder is used in traditional medicine as a purgative and to treat disorders of the liver, spleen and urinary tract. However, there has been little scientific investigation into the actual effectiveness of its use.
Metadata ID 7,590
ID 387
Crop ID Kidney Leaf Morning Glory
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes Young shoots can be cooked and eaten as a pot herb. The leaves are also use... more
Young shoots can be cooked and eaten as a pot herb. The leaves are also used in soups
Metadata ID 7,591
ID 388
Crop ID Kidney Leaf Morning Glory
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The leaves and young shoots are alterative, deobstruent, diuretic, laxative... more
The leaves and young shoots are alterative, deobstruent, diuretic, laxative and purgative. They are used in the treatment of rheumatism, neuralgia and headache. An infusion of the leaves, added to lumps of sugar, is used as a remedy for cough. A decoction of the leaves and tops is sometimes used as a diuretic.
Metadata ID 7,591
ID 389
Crop ID Bloodtwig Dogwood
Part Fruit
Use Category Food
Notes Fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. A bitter flavour, it can also have an eme... more
Fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. A bitter flavour, it can also have an emetic effect on the body.
Metadata ID 7,592
ID 390
Crop ID Bloodtwig Dogwood
Part Seed
Use Category Oil (Food)
Notes An oil is obtained from the seed and fleshy pericarp.
Metadata ID 7,592
ID 391
Crop ID Bloodtwig Dogwood
Part Bark
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The bark is astringent and febrifuge. It is used to treat fevers.
Metadata ID 7,592