 There are eleven species of plants that fall under "isicakathi", namely "commelina africana", "agapanthus", "chlorophytum comosum", "ledebouria", "ranunculus multifidus", "thunbergia atriplicifolia", "kohautia amatymbica", "plantago major", "gazania linearis", "helichrysum pedunculatum" and "senecio coronatus".The use of these plants differs according to the various areas/ districts of the Eastern Cape.The "commelina africana" is used for menstrual problems, pelvic pains and bladder related issues.