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Swaziland's Flora - siSwati Names and Uses

Compiled by Chris Long, © December 2005

ERYTHROXYLACEAE
Erythroxylum
   delagoense    (Small Leaved Coca Tree)  ijobe,  izaza,  lijobe,  likhikhu,  luphehlwane,  umneyana,
      Cultural: Used by sangoma for washing ceremonies.
      Medicinal: Medicinal as emetic and herb booster. Related to the E. coca, the cocaine plant of the Americas.
      Food: Edible fruit
   emarginatum    (Common Coca Tree)  umneyana,
      Food: Edible fruit.


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