Gossypium barbadense L. (MALVACEAE) - a photo on Flickriver

            Gusu, wusu (Kikongo - Mukoko Matondo 1991, Pauwels 1993), cotonnier (Fr.), Egyptian cotton, sea island cotton.

Often planted or self seeded in and around villages in Bas-Congo. 

Honey bees are important for pollination, even though they are reluctant to visit the flowers, and increased yields are known to result from honey bee pollination (Crane & Walker 1984). Pesticides kill more bees on this crop than on any other (Crane et al. 1984).

In Bas-Congo the leaves are pounded and applied to cuts, abscesses and to treat leprosy (Mukoko Matondo 1991). Seeds are used with other plants to treat prolonged periods. Leaves are also used with other plants to treat coughs, painful joints, long and painful periods, chronic scabies, tooth decay, mycosis, prolonged crying in babies, malnutrition, dermatosis, skin eruptions with itching and tuberculosis. Roots are used with other plants to treat vomiting. Cotton is used with other plants to treat weak necks in babies (Kibungu Kembelo 2003).

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Taken on: July 3, 2009

Sets appears in: • Plants of Bas-Congo province 2, DR Congo

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