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Abrus spp.
Abrus is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae and the only genus in the tribe Abreae. It contains 19 accepted species names but best known for a single species A. precatorius also known as Jequirity or Rosary Pea. The highly toxic seeds of that species are used to make jewellery.
Acacia spp.
The Acacia species produces several important commodities, including gum, tannin, perfume and alkaloids such as tryptamines. The latter can be found in various plant parts depending on species. Most Wattles are native to Australia, Africa and South America, with about half the species native in Australia. They are often adaptable to many soils a...
Acmella spp.
The Acmella genus has 31 accepted species names, the most commonly known of which is A. oleracea otherwise known as Spilanthes or Toothache Plant. It has been used for food and medicine, and as an insecticide and an ornamental plant. Its common use as an herbal remedy for toothache and oral infections earned it the nickname toothache plant.
Acorus spp.
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Acorus is a semi-aquatic plant, ideal for ponds and water features. The accepted species names, A. gramineus and A. calamus, both having a long history of use and has numerous traditional and ethnomedicinal applications. The Sweet Flag Family is native to most northern latitude countries aroun...
Agave spp.
The Agave species produce important commodities such as tequila, mezcal, sugar syrup and sisal. Agaves are native to the hot and arid regions of the Americas, although some Agave species are also native to tropical areas of South America. The genus Agave is primarily known for its succulent and xerophytic species that typically form large rosett...
Albizia spp.
Albizia is a genus of more than 160 species of mostly fast-growing subtropical and tropical trees and shrubs. The genus is pantropical. Albizias are important forage, timber, and medicinal plants, and many are cultivated as ornamentals for their attractive flowers, notably Albizia julibrissin which also has medicinal uses such as antidepressant ...
Alchornea spp.
The Alchornea species, commonly known as Native Holly, has approx. 51 accepted species names. It is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, S Asia, Australia, Latin America, and various oceanic islands. Numerous reports of ethnopharmacological uses of species belonging this genus exist mainly in Africa and Brazil, to treat diff...
Alicia spp.
There are only two accepted species ranked for the genus Alicia, A. anisopetala and A. macrodisca. Alicias are woody vines widespread in South America. A. anisopetala, known as Black Vine or Black Ayahuasca, is a powerful and mystic plant from the Amazon. Many shamans consider this vine to be the most potent of all while others question if it ho...
Aloe spp.
The most famously known Aloe species is Aloe vera also known as Aloe barbadensis which is commonly used to soothe burns and skin irritations. However, the Aloes also produce stunning ornamentals especially used for xeriscaping (waterless gardens). Their exotic flowers and fleshy leaves make a statement in any garden.
Anadenanthera spp.
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Produces several important commodities, including gum, tannins, food and wood. Used in snuff preparations through out the Caribbean Islands and South America for shamanistic and healing purposes. The gum of A. colubrina is used to treat coughs, while the snuff is used to treat headaches, constipation and flu.
Arctostaphylos spp.
There are about 60 species of Arctostaphylos, ranging from ground-hugging arctic, coastal, and mountain species to small trees up to 6 m tall. Most are evergreen Manzanitas, where they occur from southern British Columbia in Canada, Washington to California and New Mexico in the United States, and throughout much of northern and central Mexico. ...
Areca spp.
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Areca is a genus of approx. 50 species of palms generally found in humid tropical forests. The best-known member of the genus is A. catechu, the areca nut palm. Several species of areca nuts, known for their bitter and tangy taste, raw or dried, are routinely used for chewing, ...
Argemone spp.
The Argemone species is commonly referred to as Prickly Poppies. There are about 32 species native to the Americas and Hawaii. The Argemone genus includes weed species of great importance in traditional medicine due to biological activities attributed to secondary metabolites, mainly alkaloids, distributed in all tissues of this species. .
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Argyreia spp.
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The Argyreia genus contains over a 100 species, the most commonly known being Argyreia nervosa or Hawaiian Baby Woodrose. A vigorous tropical climber with large heart-shaped leaves and pretty deep pink flowers, this vine produces seeds used medicinally in India and can produce psychoactive effects due to thei...
Artemisia spp.
Artemisia species are distributed mainly in the northern temperate regions of the world. Known mainly as Mugwort, Wormwood and Sagebrush their uses include insect repellents, Absinthe making and Chinese Moxa techniques. Artemisia comprises hardy herbaceous plants and shrubs, which are known for the powerful chemical constituents in their essenti...
Aspalathus spp.
Aspalathus species are generally shrubs or sometimes shrublets. Aspalathus linearis, commonly known as the rooibos tea plant, is the only species of economic value. Originally different Aspalathus species and ecotypes were used to produce rooibos tea but today only A. linearis is used. The tea has been popular in Southern Africa for generations,...
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