Swaziland's Flora - siSwati Names and Uses

Compiled by Chris Long, © December 2005

DRACAENACEAE
Dracaena
aletriformis (Dracaena) sikhonkhwane,
Sansevieria
hyacinthoides (Mother-in-law's-tongue) sikwenga, sitfokofoso, sitfokotfoko, sitfotfokotfo, umutsi wetindlebe, umwashanhlola,
Cultural:	Roots to bring back ancestors. Protective charm.
Household:	Rope, twine, fishnets & paper made from the fibre.
Medicinal:	Rhizomes & leaves for earache, toothache & haemorrhoids. Also in pregnancy for safe delivery.