Iroko Historical Society · Ewé Database
YERBA DE GUINEA
Panicum maximum
Plant0035 · iroko:EwePlantRecord
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Names by Language
English
GUINEAGRASS
Yoruba
Ẹ̀rù ọ̀párùn
Kòókò
Ìkín ìrùkẹ̀
Ìkín
Spanish / Cuban
Guinea gigante.
Brazilian Portuguese Brazilian Portuguese names pending — forthcoming manuscript.
Lucumí Names
Community Only
Regional & Vernacular Names
Scientific Synonyms
None recorded
Other Regional Names
MaomaVititiMariareBoolongoPanic grassHamilgrassZèb-GuinenHerbe de Guinée
Sacred Knowledge
Ritual Use
Rites of Transition
Ritual Notes
None recorded
Classification
Medicinal Use
General Tonic
Scientific Name
Panicum maximum
Vocabulary
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