Fruit-based allometry of Strychnos madagascariensis and S. spinosa (Loganiaceae) in the savannah woodlands of the Umhlabuyalingana municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Akweni, Arindo Lukawu; Sibanda, Sifiso; Zharare, Godfrey Elijah; Zimudzi, Clemence

doi:10.1016/j.tfp.2020.100025

Cited by 14 publications

(5 citation statements)

References 39 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Generally, most fruit species are accessible in the summer, i.e., hot-dry season, which is often associated with the scarcity of food supplies (Table 3). For some of the plants, the fruiting period indicated by the participants aligns with the existing evidence in the literature [5,[46][47][48][49][50][51]. On the other hand, the extended fruiting duration reported for plants such as Englerophytum magalismontanum, Ficus sur, and Ficus thonningii was in contrast to shorter duration reported in literature (Table 3).…”

Section: Seasonal Availability and Occurrence Of Fruits In The Study Areasupporting

confidence: 78%

An Exploratory Study on the Diverse Uses and Benefits of Locally-Sourced Fruit Species in Three Villages of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Shai

Ncama

Ndhlovu

et al. 2020

Foods

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Globally, the potential of indigenous and neglected fruit species is continuously being recognized. In the current study, we explored the uses and benefits of locally available fruit species among the Mapulana people in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. An ethno-botanical survey was conducted using in-depth interviews to record the names of the fruit species, their uses, seasonal availability, and occurrence in three villages, namely, Mokhololine, Motlamogatsane, and Rooiboklaagte B. Forty-one (41) participants aged 23 to 89 years old, identified by community members as knowledgeable on the utilization of fruit species, were interviewed. The frequency of citation (FC), use value (UV), and use report (UR) of the locally sourced fruit species were determined. The study revealed thirty-one (31) indigenous/naturalized plants belonging to 17 families with Anacardiaceae (four species) and Rubiaceae (three species) as the dominant ones. Approximately 48% of the 31 plants had FC of 100%, suggesting their high popularity in the study area. The identified plants had diverse uses that were categorized into six (6) groups and mainly dominated by food (59%) and medicine (34%). Strychnos madagascariensis had the highest (0.56) UV while Berchemia discolor, Parinari capensis, Parinari curatellifolia, and Sclerocarya birrea had the highest (6) URs. Overall, these locally sourced fruit species still play a significant role in the daily lives of the Mapulana people. The identified fruit species have the potential to be considered as alternative sources to meet the dietary requirements and health needs, especially in rural communities.

show abstract

Section: Seasonal Availability and Occurrence Of Fruits In The Study Areasupporting

confidence: 78%

An Exploratory Study on the Diverse Uses and Benefits of Locally-Sourced Fruit Species in Three Villages of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Shai

Ncama

Ndhlovu

et al. 2020

Foods

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The plant is used in traditional medicine to cure STDs, skin illnesses, snakebites, hypertension, malaria, pain, and inflammation. Different ethnic groups may use different plant components, preparations, and administrations to treat these conditions [61] More than 25 compounds have been profiled using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), while about 45 compounds have been extracted and structurally characterized using UV-visible, Infrared (IR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), and mass spectrometry (MS). Strychnos spinosa has biological action against microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) and parasites (plasmodia, trypanosomes, and ticks) that cause human and animal sickness [45].…”

Section: Strychnos Spinosa (Monkey Orange)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Indigenous South African Food: Nutrition and Health Benefits

Takaidza¹

2024

Biochemistry

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Many populations around the world rely on indigenous plant materials as their primary source of nutrition. On the continent of Africa, many rural communities continue to gather, grow, and consume these food crops. In South Africa, there are numerous indigenous food crops, such as cereals, green vegetables, and various kinds of wild fruit. This review discusses the advantages of particular indigenous foods for nutrition and health. Current literature shows that indigenous foods possess vital macronutrients and have positive health benefits. Indigenous crops have the potential to provide options for long-term food security because they have been found to be more resistant to climate change. They might also present opportunities for new products. Literature also indicates that the benefits and value of these traditional foods are still not completely appreciated in South Africa and throughout Africa. The biggest obstacle to achieving these societal benefits is the lack of scientific information about the nutritional content, health benefits, efficient processing, and preserving technology of indigenous food. The potential value of the indigenous food system may be improved if its advantages were more properly investigated.

show abstract

“…ex Benth, generally known as mobola plum, is part of the Chrysobalancaceae family. The fruit can be found in Pondoland in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa [ 61 ]. It is a tree/shrub that can range from 3 to 20 m. The tree/shrub is an evergreen plant, with a small white flower with a touch pink.…”

Section: Fruits In Cancer Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, and Anticancer Potentials of African Medicinal Fruits: A Comprehensive Review

et al. 2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Africa is home to diverse medicinal plants that have been used for generations for the treatment of several different cancers and, presently, they are gaining interest from researchers as promising approaches to cancer treatment. This review aims to provide a comprehensive review of dietary and medicinal African fruits including their traditional uses, botanical description, ethnobotanical uses, bioactive phytochemical compositions, and anticancer properties investigated to date in vitro, in vivo, and in clinical studies. Data on recent updates concerning the traditional uses and anticancer properties of these fruits were collected from a myriad of available publications in electronic databases, such as Web of Science, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar. The results suggest that approximately 12 native or commercially grown African fruits belonging to different plant species, including Tribulus terrestris, Xanthium strumarium, Withania somnifera, Xylopia aethiopica, Abelmoschus esculentus, Carissa macrocarpa, Carpobrotus edulis, Syzygium cumini, Kigelia Africana, Annona muricata, Persea americana, and Punica granatum, have been reported for their potential as treatment options for the management of cancer. We further found that approximately eight different fruits from native plant species from Africa, namely, Sclerocarya birrea, Dovyalis caffra, Parinari curatellifolia, Mimusops caffra, Carpobrotus edulis, Vangueria infausta, Harpephyllum caffrum, and Carissa macrocarpa, have been widely used for the traditional treatment of different ailments but somehow failed to gain the interest of researchers for their use in anticancer research. In this review, we show the potential use of various fruits as anticancer agents, such as Tribulus terrestris, Xanthium strumarium, Withania somnifera, Xylopia aethiopica, Abelmoschus esculentus, Carissa macrocarpa, Carpobrotus edulis, Syzygium cumini, Kigelia Africana, Annona muricata, Persea americana, and Punica granatum; unfortunately, not enough reported research data have been published to gain thorough mechanistic insights and clinical applications. Additionally, we discuss the possibility of the utilization of potential phytochemicals from fruits like Persea americana and Punica granatum in anticancer research, as well as future directions.

show abstract

Fruit-based allometry of Strychnos madagascariensis and S. spinosa (Loganiaceae) in the savannah woodlands of the Umhlabuyalingana municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Cited by 14 publications

References 39 publications

An Exploratory Study on the Diverse Uses and Benefits of Locally-Sourced Fruit Species in Three Villages of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

An Exploratory Study on the Diverse Uses and Benefits of Locally-Sourced Fruit Species in Three Villages of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Indigenous South African Food: Nutrition and Health Benefits

Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, and Anticancer Potentials of African Medicinal Fruits: A Comprehensive Review

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About