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Medicinal

These notes refer to the species of this plant and its uses in traditional medicine. Agapanthus campanulatus roots are crushed and made into a lotion that is used to bathe newborn babies to make them strong, and the leaves are used to wash young babies. It is also used to treat 'cradle cap' and as a protective charm against lightning.
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Nomenclature

Family changed from Agapanthaceae to Amaryllidaceae 13/11/2023

Agapanthus campanulatus var. albidus

Family: AMARYLLIDACEAE
Genus: Agapanthus
Species: campanulatus
Variety: albidus
Distribution summary: South Africa
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: July, August, September
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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