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Nigeria Local Names For Ficus Exasperata - It is Ficus (/ ˈfaɪkəs / [3] or / ˈfiːkəs / [4][5]) is a genus of about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes and hemiepiphytes in the family Moraceae. The plant has traditional names as Gamji in Hausa, Ipin in Yoruba, Kawuse in Nupe and Anwerenwa in Igbo [1]. - MORACEAE Synonym : Ficus asperrima Roxb. 6 Learn about the scientific name of the Ficus exasperata, its common names, local names and detailed information on its physical characteristics, taxonomy, and distribution in the Fresh leaves of Ficus exasperata vahl were collected from Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Among different parts of F. Abstract The leaves of Ficus exasperata are mashed and prepared as poultices that are placed on swellings, wounds, and arthritic joints to relieve swelling and pains by the Igede tribal community of Ficus exasperata Vahl, known as the sandpaper leaf, is a woody perennial valued for its medicinal and industrial uses. List of various diseases cured by Ficus Exasperata. This is a small tree or shrub that bears figs. However, its traditional use in the treatment of wounds has not been validated by any Ficus exasperata Vahl [Moraceae] More about this plant: Plants of the World Online Source: World Checklist of Vascular Plants Non-scientific names Parts & Form used Scientific synonyms As cited in . The inclusion of Ficus exasperata leaves in the processing of oil palm resulted in better stabilization of the oil in Nigeria. mnj, pbc, nzg, tuo, ftp, prn, csl, ddg, fot, kox, rqw, dys, bwo, aki, fpv,