Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. This section of our website will introduce you to trees and their cultural meaning among the Luhya through stories, taboo and science. In particular, we will get to see how the Luhya, like most traditional African cultures, found meaning of life in nature.
Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of kumurembe (from the word mulembe) through stories, taboos, beliefs and science. Quick facts about kumurembe Kumurembe is a mythological tree with supranatural powers of healing the bodies of men, their hearts and souls. … Read more
Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of eshimwani through stories, taboos, beliefs and science. Quick facts about Eshimwani Scientific Name Garcinia buchananii Type and how it looks like Evergreen tree with lots of branches. Common names: Other Luhya names for … Read more
Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of bukarambi (Bukusu) through stories, taboos, beliefs and science. Quick facts about Bukarambi Scientific Name Flacourtia indica Type and how it looks like Bushy shrub or tree with spiny trunk and branches Common names: … Read more
Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of isambakhulu through stories, taboos, beliefs and science. Quick facts about Isambakhulu Scientific Name Boehmeria macrophylla Type and how it looks like Erect, flowering deciduous woody herb or shrub Common names: Often confused with … Read more
Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of embano through stories, taboos, beliefs and science. Quick facts about Embano Not to be confused with kumubano, the Bukusu word for knife. Scientific Name Dracaena fragrans Type and how it looks like Flowering … Read more
Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of Abaki through stories, taboos, beliefs and science. Quick facts about Abaki Scientific Name Warburgia ugandensis Type and how it looks like Evergreen tree with shiny dark green leaves. Common names: Ugandan greenheart, East … Read more
Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of Ikoyi through stories, taboos, beliefs and science. Quick facts about Ikoyi Scientific Name Artabotrys likimensis Type and how it looks like Climbing shrub or liane that sometimes climbs up into the forest canopy … Read more
Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of Likhomo through stories, taboos, beliefs and science. Quick facts about Likhomo Scientific Name Chaetacme aristata Type and how it looks like Thorny shrub or tree Common names: Thorny elm Other Luhya names for … Read more
Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of enguu through stories, taboos, beliefs and science. Quick facts about Enguu Scientific Name Microglossa pyri Type and how it looks like Woody shrub and climbing plant Common names: Other Luhya names for Enguu: … Read more
Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of Indulandula through stories, taboos, beliefs and science. Quick facts about Indulandula Scientific Name Solanum incanum Type and how it looks like Spiny herb or soft wooded shrub Common names: Sodoms apple (Solanum terminale,Solanum … Read more
