Native species
12Species naturally occurring in Nigeria — best adapted to local climate and soil.
Edible for food + foraging
29Plants with edible parts documented in Nigeria. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
7Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
17Non-native species established in Nigeria. Some are valuable; some are invasive. Check each plant's notes.
Frequently asked
How many plants are documented in Nigeria?
29 speciess — 12 native and 17 introduced. Of these, 29 are edible and 7 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Nigeria?
Common edible species include African mulberry, Akamongot, Aningeria, Beach Hibiscus, Bitter bush-mango. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Nigeria?
7 medicinal plants catalogued for Nigeria, including African mulberry, Carrion Flower, Pygmy smartweed, White mulberry, Amaranthus graecizans.
How is "native" vs "introduced" determined?
Status comes from TDWG botanical regions via Trefle. Native = naturally occurring there; introduced = brought in by humans, sometimes invasive. Both can be useful, but native species are typically the best fit for local conditions.
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