Copyright Notice
Department of Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine, UCC
All plant images and documentation on this page are copyrighted materials of the Department of Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
By downloading this material you agree to the following conditions:
- This material is for academic and research purposes only.
- You must provide proper attribution to the Department of Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine, University of Cape Coast, Ghana in any publication or presentation using this material.
- Commercial use, redistribution or reproduction without written permission from the department is strictly prohibited.
- Images may not be edited, cropped or altered in any way that misrepresents the plant specimen.
Suggested citation: Department of Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine (2025). [Plant name]. University of Cape Coast Herbal Medicine Research Garden, Cape Coast, Ghana. Retrieved from pharmacognosy.ucc.edu.gh
Showing 50 of 50 plant species
Withania somnifera
Ashwagandha · Winter Cherry · Indian Ginseng
Pain / Inflammation · Neuroprotective · Adaptogen
.jpg)
Cryptolepis sanguinolenta
Ghanaian Antimalarial Vine
Antimalarial · Antibacterial · Antidiabetic
Curcuma longa
Turmeric · Kurkum
Anti-inflammatory · Antioxidant · Antimicrobial
Aframomum melegueta
Grains of Selim · Guinea Pepper · Alligator Pepper
Analgesic · Antimicrobial · Antioxidant
.jpg)
Croton membraneceus
Ghanaian Prostate Herb
Anti-BPH · Anti-inflammatory · Antioxidant
Kigelia africana
Sausage Tree · Cucumber Tree
Antimicrobial · Anti-tumour · Wound Healing
.jpg)
Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower
Immunostimulant · Antiviral · Anti-inflammatory
Tabernanthe iboga
Iboga · Ibogaine Plant
Neurological · Anti-addiction · CNS Active
.jpg)
Clitoria ternatea
Butterfly Pea · Blue Pea
Nootropic · Antioxidant · Anti-anxiety
Piper guineense
West African Pepper · Guinea Pepper
Analgesic · Antimicrobial · Bioenhancer
Cola nitida
Kola Nut · Bitter Kola
CNS Stimulant · Antimicrobial · Digestive
.jpg)
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Roselle · Sobolo · Red Sorrel
Antihypertensive · Antioxidant · Antimicrobial
Tridax procumbens
Coatbuttons · Tridax Daisy
Wound Healing · Antimicrobial · Anti-inflammatory
Synedrella nodiflora
Nodeweed
Analgesic · Antipyretic · Antioxidant
Solanum torvum
Turkey Berry · Devil's Fig
Antimicrobial · Antioxidant · Antidiabetic
Xylopia aethiopica
Ethiopian Pepper · Guinea Pepper
Analgesic · Anti-inflammatory · Antimicrobial
.jpg)
Diodia scandens
Buttonweed · Spreading Buttonweed
Antimicrobial · Anti-inflammatory · Antioxidant
Cocos nucifera
Coconut Palm
Antioxidant · Antimicrobial · Cardioprotective
Spondias mombin
Yellow Mombin · Hog Plum
Antioxidant · Antimicrobial · Anti-inflammatory
.jpg)
Lippia multiflora
Gambian Tea Bush · Lemon Bush
Antimicrobial · Antipyretic · Antioxidant
Hibiscus spp.
Hibiscus Species
Antihypertensive · Antioxidant · Antimicrobial
Monodora myristica
Calabash Nutmeg · African Nutmeg
Antimicrobial · Antioxidant · Anti-inflammatory
Plumbago zeylanica
White Leadwort · Ceylon Leadwort
Antimicrobial · Anti-inflammatory · Wound Healing
Lavandula angustifolia
Lavender
Anxiolytic · Antioxidant · Antimicrobial
.jpg)
Morus alba
White Mulberry
Antioxidant · Antidiabetic · Antimicrobial
.jpg)
Stevia rebaudiana
Sweetleaf · Candy Leaf
Antidiabetic · Antioxidant · Antihypertensive
Petroselinum crispum
Parsley
Antioxidant · Diuretic · Antimicrobial
Origanum vulgare
Oregano
Antimicrobial · Antioxidant · Anti-inflammatory
Cymbopogon nardus
Citronella Grass
Insect Repellent · Antimicrobial · Antifungal
.jpg)
Costus igneus
Insulin Plant · Spiral Ginger
Antidiabetic · Antioxidant · Diuretic
(1).jpg)
Ocimum basilicum
Cinnamon Basil · Sweet Basil
Antimicrobial · Antioxidant · Anti-inflammatory
Parquetina nigrescens
Parquetina Vine
Antimicrobial · Antioxidant · Antidiabetic
Palisota hirsuta
African Bush · Hairy Palisota
Analgesic · Antioxidant · Anti-inflammatory
Coffea arabica
Coffee · Arabian Coffee
CNS Stimulant · Antioxidant · Neuroprotective
Clausena anisata
Horse Wood · Curry Leaf
Antimicrobial · Analgesic · Anti-inflammatory
Bridelia ferruginea
Bridelia · Ironwood
Antimicrobial · Antidiabetic · Anti-inflammatory
Mitracarpus hirtus
Hairy Mitracarpus
Antimicrobial · Antifungal · Anti-inflammatory
Jasminum officinale
Common Jasmine · Poet's Jasmine
Antioxidant · Anxiolytic · Antimicrobial
Beta vulgaris
Beetroot · Garden Beet
Antioxidant · Antihypertensive · Anti-inflammatory
.jpg)
Abutilon indicum
Indian Mallow · Country Mallow
Analgesic · Antioxidant · Anti-inflammatory
.jpg)
Acmella oleracea
Toothache Plant · Paracress
Analgesic · Antimicrobial · Anti-inflammatory
.jpg)
Ageratum conyzoides
Billy Goat Weed · Goatweed
Antimicrobial · Wound Healing · Antioxidant
Aspilia africana
Haemorrhage Plant · Wild Sunflower
Wound Healing · Antimicrobial · Anti-inflammatory
.jpg)
Canavalia gladiata
Sword Bean
Antioxidant · Antidiabetic · Antimicrobial
.jpg)
Canna indica
Indian Shot · Canna Lily
Antioxidant · Antidiabetic · Diuretic
Carica papaya
Pawpaw · Papaya
Antioxidant · Antimicrobial · Antidiabetic
.jpg)
Datura inoxia
Thorn Apple · Pricklyburr
Analgesic · Anticholinergic · CNS Active
Emilia sonchifolia
Lilac Tasselflower · Red Tasselflower
Anti-inflammatory · Antioxidant · Antimicrobial
.jpg)
Gossypium arboreum
Tree Cotton · Asian Cotton
Antioxidant · Antimicrobial · Anti-inflammatory
.jpg)
Justicia secunda
Red Justicia · Bloodleaf
Antioxidant · Antimicrobial · Anti-inflammatory
© 2025 Dept. of Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine · University of Cape Coast, Ghana
All plant images and documentation are copyrighted. For research use only with proper attribution to UCC.
Copyright Notice
Department of Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine, UCC
All plant images and documentation on this page are copyrighted materials of the Department of Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
By downloading you agree that:
- This material is for academic and research purposes only.
- You must provide proper attribution to the Dept. of Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine, UCC.
- Commercial use or redistribution without written permission is prohibited.
- Images may not be edited or altered to misrepresent the specimen.
Suggested citation: Dept. of Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine (2025). [Plant name]. UCC Herbal Medicine Research Garden, Cape Coast, Ghana. Retrieved from pharmacognosy.ucc.edu.gh
© Copyright Notice: Images and data are copyrighted by the Dept. of Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine, UCC. For academic and research use only with proper attribution.
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
(1).jpg)
(2).jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)