A quantitative ethnobotanical approach toward biodiversity conservation of useful woody species in Wari-Maro forest reserve (Benin, West Africa)

Ahoyo, Carlos C.; Yaoïtcha, Alain S.; Prinz, Kathleen; Assogbadjo, Achille Ephrem; Adjahossou, Christian S. G.; Hellwig, Frank H.; Houinato, Marcel

doi:10.1007/s10668-017-9990-0

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“…The identified secondary metabolites within those organs are well known for their biological activities (antiviral, antibacterial, antiinflammatory, etc). Moreover, the total absence of cyanogenic heterosis confirmed the non-toxic effect of this species and hence, allows its great use in folk medicine like showed by other studies (Ahoyo et al, 2018;Kaboré et al, 1995). Also, tannin's antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial effects were shown by Mesia et al (2005).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 70%

“…Moreover, it is involved in the treatment of other diseases such as diabetes (Iwueke et al, 2010;Karou et al, 2011), AIDS (Lamorde et al, 2010), malaria (Idowu et al, 2010;Adomou et al, 2017;Ahoyo et al, 2018), menstrual disorders (Deleke Koko et al, 2011) and for infant caretaking (Kaboré et al, 2014). It is mainly used by African women in Kinshasa (DR Congo) for their intimate hygiene (Ngbolua et al, 2014) and has also veterinary properties such as treatment of bovine Pasteurellosis (Dassou et al, 2014).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Comparative in vitro antimicrobial effect of Sarcocephalus latifolius (Sm.) E. A. Bruce leaves and roots on foodborne pathogens

Ahoyo¹,

Deguenon²,

Dah-Nouvlessounon³

et al. 2019

Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.

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Sarcocephalus latifolius (Sm.) E. A. Bruce is a plant used traditionally to treat a wide range of infectious diseases, including foodborne ones. This study aimed to compare its roots and leaves extract antibacterial effects in vitro. Thus, these organs were collected, dried and powdered for the extractions and phytochemical screening. Four extracts (water, ethyl-acetate, methanol and ethanol) were tested on ten references strains (RS) and nine non references strains of Staphylococcus isolated from meat strains (MS) using disk method. Minimal inhibitory (MIC) and bactericidal concentrations (MBC) were determined respectively by macrodilution method and by solid culture medium. The results showed that the MS seem more susceptible than RS. The lowest activity was shown by roots hydro-ethanolic extract on Micrococcus luteus, whereas the highest was obtained with leaves ethanolic extract on Staphylococcus cohini. The MIC ranges from 0.312 to 25 mg/ml for the MS and from 6.25 to 12.50 mg/ml for the RS. About MBC, they vary from 12.50 to 50 mg/ml for all susceptible tested microorganisms. S. latifolius extracts have an inhibitory effect on both strains such as Staphylococcus xylosus, Escherichia coli O157, Staphylococcus sciuri, Staphylococcus aureus, M. luteus, Candida albicans, S. cohinii, Proteus mirabilis and bactericidal effect on the three last ones. These results support the traditional use of S. latifolius in infectious diseases control; furthermore, its leaves seem more effective than the roots. These findings may serve as a starting point for the development of a new drug for the control of this kind of diseases and could sustain the species use.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 70%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparative in vitro antimicrobial effect of Sarcocephalus latifolius (Sm.) E. A. Bruce leaves and roots on foodborne pathogens

Ahoyo¹,

Deguenon²,

Dah-Nouvlessounon³

et al. 2019

Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.

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“…Regarding culturally important woody species in the study area, the ethnobotanical surveys revealed that Pterocarpus erinaceus Lam, Ficus sycomorus L., and Afzelia Africana Smith ex Pers were well recalled by local agro-pastoralists to have very good forage value for livestock. This finding, especially on P. erinaceus Lam and A. Africana Smith ex Pers, was corroborated by an ethnobotanical study on biodiversity conservation of useful woody species in neighboring Benin’s Wari-Maro forest reserve [ 67 ]. However, these useful woody species were much less represented (fewer in number) in many villages in both Ghana and Burkina Faso.…”

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confidence: 64%

Investigating criteria for valuation of forage resources by local agro-pastoralists in West Africa: using quantitative ethnoecological approach

Naah

2018

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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BackgroundThis paper provides an insightful quantitative ethnoecological analysis and affirms that agro-pastoralists have a multiplicity of criteria for valuating their natural forage resources. Rural households in West Africa are not only confronted with water resource scarcity but also have to cope with limited forage resources to feed livestock in both wet and dry seasons based on local knowledge. Local agro-pastoral social-ecological systems (SESs) in the study areas stem from the daily utilization of available forage resources by dominant domestic livestock (cattle, goats, and sheep) over the years. However, there is very little systematic knowledge documentation on forage-related valuation criteria in this part of the world. Hence, this study aimed at examining (1) forage resources used for different seasons and livestock types, (2) explicit forage-related valuation criteria and associated salience, and (3) effects of socio-demographic and climatic aridity on local valuation criteria.MethodsTo address these aims, a total of 526 individual ethnoecological interviews (encompassing Dagbani, Gurunsi, and Mossi ethnic groups) were conducted in 16 villages coupled with vegetation sampling of 144 plots in Ghana and Burkina Faso. Rigorous model selection, generalized linear mixed-effects models, cognitive salience indices, and descriptive statistics were applied.ResultsThe results revealed that majority (73%) of the agro-pastoralists regarded herbaceous forage plants to be very palatable for livestock consumption in the rainy season and for cattle while woody vegetation and crop-related forage plants were rather perceived to be more important in the dry season and for goats and sheep. The findings also indicated that climatic aridity significantly influenced the number of forage-related valuation criteria cited by agro-pastoralists for different seasonal and livestock types (p < 0.001). It was also found out that agro-pastoralists did not only judge forage plants based on their availability but also on other criteria such as palatability, stimulation of milk production, and healthy growth of livestock.ConclusionLocal agro-pastoralists’ knowledge on natural forage resources and their valuation criteria is geared towards sustainable domestic livestock production. This study is thus interesting and crucially important for fellow scientists, policy-makers, and other stakeholders in the agricultural production sector in local farming landscapes within West Africa and beyond.

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“…The Arecaceae family is the most important in this category, obtained 100% by extractivism, although Cocos nucifera is also cultivated by the community for food and medicinal purposes. The intense use of plant species for technological purposes was also observed in an isolated community in West Africa, highlighting the use of woody species (Ahoyo et al 2018).…”

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confidence: 92%

Plant resource uses and losses in a small maroon community in a Colombian Pacific hot spot

Lima

Ordóñez²,

Cruz

2021

Biodiversitas

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Abstract. de Lima DVT, Ordóñez LL, da Cruz DD. 2021. Plant resource uses and losses in a small maroon community in a Colombian Pacific hot spot. Biodiversitas 22: 3031-3041. The Colombian Pacific is a world biodiversity hotspot, and traditional communities of the region have high cultural diversity, such as the Jovi maroon community, which shows economic and cultural practices rely on regional ecosystem services. This study aimed to conduct an ethnobotanical survey in the Jovi community, specifically focused on the identification of the plants used, the purpose of use, losses in the use of species, the conservation status of the species, and if there are differences regarding plant use knowledge between genres. Participant observation was conducted associated with interviews for data collection with 26 local experts. The Jovi community uses a wide variety of plants (135 species belonging to 57 families). Cultivated species showed the highest use values in the community. The most important uses were medicinal, food, and technological, respectively. Use losses were verified, mainly, for the species used as food. Two species deserve attention, i.e. Minquartia guianensis (Near Threatened - IUCN), and Pelliciera rhizophorae (Vulnerable - IUCN), both obtained by extractivism and have timber use. There was no difference in knowledge between men and women. Cultural changes may be delimiting changes in the use of plant species in the community.

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A quantitative ethnobotanical approach toward biodiversity conservation of useful woody species in Wari-Maro forest reserve (Benin, West Africa)

Cited by 28 publications

References 38 publications

Comparative in vitro antimicrobial effect of Sarcocephalus latifolius (Sm.) E. A. Bruce leaves and roots on foodborne pathogens

Comparative in vitro antimicrobial effect of Sarcocephalus latifolius (Sm.) E. A. Bruce leaves and roots on foodborne pathogens

Investigating criteria for valuation of forage resources by local agro-pastoralists in West Africa: using quantitative ethnoecological approach

Plant resource uses and losses in a small maroon community in a Colombian Pacific hot spot

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