Abstract

Ethno-botanical survey of plants commonly used for ceremonial activities among Yoruba tribe of South West, Nigeria was carried out. Data were collected to record scientific, common and family names and parts of the plants that are used and were summarized. The results showed that 31 species of different plants were included from 22 families are used in different ceremonial activities in Yorubas. The most frequently mentioned families was Sterculiaceae and others were from Fabaceae, Malvaceae and Palmae families. The plants part used were: leaves, flower, tuber, stem, bulbs, twigs, and fruits. Compared to those of others, fruits were the most frequently used for ceremony.