Beans (Cowpea) interchangeably referred to, also scientifically identified in its: Preferred Botanical Name as – Vigna unguiculata Preferred Common Name: Beans. black eye pea, southern pea and niebe in some parts of the world. Local Common Name; In Nigeria, some tribes call it: Ibibio: Okoti Yoruba: Awon ewa Igbo: Agwa Hausa: Wake Origin Of Beans […]
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Apple is one of the most universally consumed fruit in the world by people. Identified by its Preferred Botanical Name: Malus domestica Preferred Common Name: Apple Origin Of Apple Malus domestica (apple tree) produces a commonly loved edible fruit called apple. Apple trees was first discovered in central Asia, and it is the most widely
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Turmeric plant is akin to spicy plants or rhizomes like ginger, garlic, onion etc and it is native to Indian Subcontinent. Turmeric belongs to the family Zingerabeceae, it is a perennial herbaceous plant also called Curcuma longa. It also has high benefits to the human body but before we analyze those. How are Turmeric Plant
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Everything you need to know about Aloe Vera, it’s origin, nutritional value, medicinal Properties and uses, as well as pest and diseases its prone to are well articulated in this article. Aloe Vera is identified by its Preferred Botanical Name as: Aloe Barbadensis Miller Preferred Common Name: Aloe Vera Origin Of Aloe Vera Aloe is
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African Pear otherwise called bush pear or plum, or addressed scientifically by its; Preferred Botanical Name as: Dacryodes edulis Preferred Common Name: African Pear, Bush pear Local Common Names: Ibibio: Eben Yoruba: Elemi Igbo: Ube It also goes by other different names in different tribes and regions. Origin Of African Pear African Pear or Dacryodes
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We have compiled this educative article on African Walnut to enlighten you on what it is, how to grow, medicinal properties and more. But before, we get right into it. We believe you may have heard of African Walnut especially as an African. Preferred Botanical Name: Tetracarpidium conophorum Preferred Common Name: African Walnut Local Common
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Afang is a common leafy plant popular in the southern part of Nigeria precisely. It is identified botanically as: “gnetum africanum” It’s Preferred Common Name is: Afang and may go by other names in different languages. Origin Of Afang Gnetum africanum, commonly called afang by the Efik/Ibibio tribe of southern Nigeria, is a vine gymnosperm
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Centipedes in the garden, a friend or a foe? These creatures otherwise called “hundred-leggers” can be harmful to humans after a bite. Usually, their victims are mostly gardeners with symptoms like severe pain, swellings, chest pain, heart tremors, nausea and vomiting and redness at the bite site, lasting about 48 hours or more to people
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This article is rich on outlining the Environmental Impact Of Bottled Water on human life and possible future. Bottled water may seem efficient to keep us hydrated, but what about uts impact on environment which we completely seem to ignore? Scientists have claimed that it is unsafe for our environment. Over the years, we have
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This is an article that answers the subtly asked question how living in nature makes happier. You have probably seen scenarios that makes you reflect as well as appreciate the wonders of nature and its effortless effects on humans. Do you stop to wonder why people find solace in a calm and serene environment when
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