Scientific names, authorship, taxonomy and documented use categories across the complete World Checklist of Useful Plant Species—including every medicinal record.
A documented use category records reported human use; it does not establish effectiveness, safety or interchangeability.
Crataegus monogyna Jacq.
A thorny tree whose flowers and berries appear in teas, cordials and syrups.
Hibiscus sabdariffa L.
A tart red calyx used in drinks, syrups, chutneys and fermented preparations.
Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
An aromatic basil used in teas, foods and traditional preparations.
Humulus lupulus L.
The aromatic flowering cones of hops used in beverages and traditional preparations.
Ophrys ferrum-equinum Desf.
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Arisaema triphyllum (L.) Schott
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Juncus kraussii Hochst.
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with one or more reported human-use categories. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Juniperus communis L.
An aromatic conifer whose berry-like cones flavour foods and fermented drinks.
Phoenix canariensis H.Wildpret
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Lavandula angustifolia Mill.
An aromatic flower used in teas, foods, baths and external preparations.
Melissa officinalis L.
A lemon-scented herb used in teas and topical preparations.
Aloysia citrodora Paláu
A lemon-scented leaf used in teas, desserts and culinary preparations.
Tilia cordata Mill.
A fragrant tree flower commonly prepared as an infusion.
Lepidium meyenii Walp.
A high-altitude Andean food plant commonly used as a powder.
Hyphaene petersiana Klotzsch ex Mart.
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Althaea officinalis L.
A mucilaginous root often prepared by cool or warm water extraction.
Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.
A thistle whose fruits are used in food-like and concentrated preparations.
Moringa oleifera Lam.
A nutrient-dense tree leaf commonly used as food and powder.
Verbascum thapsus L.
A woolly-leaved plant used in teas, oils and traditional respiratory preparations.
Sinapis alba L.
A pungent culinary seed used in foods and external folk preparations.
Urtica dioica L.
A mineral-rich edible green used in foods, teas and extracts.
Alocasia odora (G.Lodd.) Spach
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with one or more reported human-use categories. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Allium cepa L.
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Origanum vulgare L.
An aromatic culinary herb used fresh, dried and in infused preparations.
Oryza sativa L.
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Passiflora incarnata L.
A climbing plant used in traditional calming teas and extracts.
Mentha × piperita L.
An aromatic mint used as tea and in highly concentrated essential oil.
Plantago major L.
A common low-growing herb used in external preparations and food.
Pogonatherum crinitum (Thunb.) Kunth
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Scilla peruviana L.
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with one or more reported human-use categories. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.
A cactus whose pads and fruit are used as food.
Trifolium pratense L.
A meadow clover whose flowering tops are used in teas and food-like preparations.
Ripogonum album R.Br.
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with one or more reported human-use categories. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.
An aromatic culinary herb used in foods, rinses and infused preparations.
Paphiopedilum rothschildianum (Rchb.f.) Stein
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with one or more reported human-use categories. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Salvia officinalis L.
An aromatic culinary leaf used in foods, teas and gargle-style preparations.
Selaginella involvens (Sw.) Spring
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Prunella vulgaris L.
A small mint-family plant used in food and traditional preparations.
Asparagus racemosus Willd.
An Ayurvedic root used in powders and concentrated preparations.
Cypripedium reginae Walter
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Scilla siberica Andrews
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Philodendron hastatum K.Koch & Sello
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Agave sisalana Perrine
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Scutellaria lateriflora L.
A mint-family herb used in traditional calming preparations.
Cypripedium guttatum Sw.
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Hypericum perforatum L.
A flowering herb used in oils and concentrated extracts with significant interaction potential.
Helianthus annuus L.
A familiar food crop whose seeds and petals appear in culinary preparations.
Artemisia dracunculus L.
An aromatic culinary herb used in foods and vinegars.
Disa erubescens Rendle
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with one or more reported human-use categories. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Mormodes maculata (Klotzsch) L.O.Williams
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with one or more reported human-use categories. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Thymus vulgaris L.
An aromatic culinary herb used in teas, syrups and steam-adjacent traditions.
Rossioglossum grande (Lindl.) Garay & G.C.Kenn.
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with one or more reported human-use categories. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Tripsacum laxum Nash
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Curcuma longa L.
A vivid yellow rhizome used in foods, drinks and extracts.
Allium anceps Kellogg
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Cymbidium bicolor Lindl.
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Valeriana officinalis L.
A strongly aromatic root used in traditional calming preparations.
Viola odorata L.
A fragrant flower and tender leaf used in syrups, foods and external preparations.
Iris virginica L.
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Vitex agnus-castus L.
A shrub fruit used in concentrated traditional preparations.