Indigenous fruit plants species of the Mapulana of Ehlanzeni district in Mpumalanga province, South Africa

Mashile, S.P.; Tshisikhawe, M.P.; Masevhe, N.A.

doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2018.09.031

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“…Added to these crops are those that were introduced into the country and are now recognized as naturalized or traditional crops of South Africa." On this basis, we compiled a list of 31 indigenous and naturalized plants recognized as important and popular based on information from different sources such as the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries [28], Mashile et al (2019) [8], Aremu et al (2019) [29], van Wyk [17], and the government agency website (agribook.co.za/horticulture/indigenous-food-crops). In addition, a photo album of the 31 selected plants was compiled to aid visual recognition during the survey; the pictures were derived from the aforementioned literature and where absent, we consulted reliable websites.…”

Section: Ethnobotanical Surveymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…They are well-adapted to their local environments and often survive under drought conditions even when staple crops fail, and as a result serve as an emergency food supply during times of food shortage [68]. Likewise, Mashile et al (2019) [8] indicated that food shortages make indigenous and naturalized fruits important food supplements in rural communities.…”

Section: Uses and Benefits Of Indigenous And Naturalised Fruitsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Currently, the majority of rural households depend on various natural resources to sustain their livelihoods especially as a way of combating malnutrition and hunger [2,3]. Several studies including ethnobotanical surveys have shown that indigenous plants continue to play an essential role in the livelihoods of rural communities [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. However, the value of these indigenous plants in agriculture as sources of food and medicine for the rural communities is often overlooked.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Utilization Pattern of Indigenous and Naturalized Plants among Some Selected Rural Households of North West Province, South Africa

Omotayo

Ndhlovu

Tshwene

et al. 2020

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Globally, a substantial proportion of existing indigenous and naturalized foods are often neglected thereby narrowing the food-base available to humans. The current study explored the use and contribution of indigenous and naturalized plants to the households’ food-pool among 12 communities in the North West Province of South Africa. An ethnobotanical survey was conducted among 133 rural households across the 12 selected communities from the four district municipalities in North West Province, South Africa. We analyzed the utilization patterns for 31 selected indigenous and naturalized plants (grains, fruits, and vegetables) among the 133 households using two ethnobotanical indices. In reference to the checklist of 31 plants, the sampled households utilize approximately 94% (29) as staple foods, beverages, fruits and fodder. Sorghum bicolor, Vigna unguiculata, Amaranthus sp., Sclerocarya birrea, Persea americana, and Mimusops zeyheri were among the top-six plants based on the Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC, 40–83%). In terms of the different crop-types, Sorghum bicolor (grain), Amaranthus sp. (vegetable), and Sclerocarya birrea (fruit) were the top-ranked plants based on the Species Popularity Index (SPI, 0.53–0.83) among the participants. Overall, there is a need for a renaissance of indigenous and naturalized plants, which has the potential to encourage rural farmers to further embrace the cultivation of these plants on a larger scale so as to enhance food security in the rural communities.

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Section: Ethnobotanical Surveymentioning

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Section: Uses and Benefits Of Indigenous And Naturalised Fruitsmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Utilization Pattern of Indigenous and Naturalized Plants among Some Selected Rural Households of North West Province, South Africa

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Ndhlovu

Tshwene

et al. 2020

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“…For example, in South Africa, the fruits are consumed by various ethnic groups. Besides, fruits are processed to make jam, jelly and other products and, are presented to be one product with a potential to be developed into new food or beverage products with high nutritional values in South Africa and Zimbabwe (Van Wyk, 2011; Ngadze et al, 2017;Nitcheu Ngemakwe et al, 2017;Mashile et al, 2019). This situation is the same in some countries like Nigeria and Botswana where fruits are, in addition, used to fight famine in rural areas and are presented to be a good candidate for introduction in the crop systems.…”

Section: Uses As Food and Nutritional Valuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Strychnos Spinosa Lam: Comprehensive Review on Its Medicinal and Nutritional Uses

Tittikpina¹,

Atakpama²,

Hoekou³

et al. 2020

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Background: Most of the people living in developing countries rely on local remedies from traditional medicines to take care of their healthcare needs. In recent years, the use of medicinal plants increased considerably. Consequently, studies on medicinal plants are necessary to produce more effective drugs with fewer side-effects. This work aims to compile the dispersal data on Strychnos spinosa Lam., a medicinal plant with great therapeutic potential in traditional medicine, on its ethnobotanical uses, chemical compounds, as well as its pharmacological and nutritional effects. Material and Methods: To achieve the aforementioned aim, electronic databases such as Pubmed, Science Direct, Google scholar, Scopus and SciFinder were scanned. Results: Literature survey revealed that S. spinosa is used in the treatment of microbial infections, malaria, trypanosomiasis, intestinal worms, tuberculosis, infertility, gastrointestinal disorders, snake bite, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus among other ailments. The plant is also used as food material. S. spinosa contains many chemical compounds, such as alkaloids, terpenes, sterols, fatty acids, flavonoids, saponin, and others. The fruits are a source of important nutrients such as carbohydrates, sugars, proteins, vitamins and fibres. Experimental studies have shown numerous pharmacological properties, including antimicrobial, antiplasmodial, anti-trypanosomal, anti-leishmanial, anti-nematicidal, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antidiabetic and other activities. Conclusion: This review article provides comprehensive information on S. spinosa and its various extracts. Due to the promising effects of the plant extracts on various diseases and its nutritional values, there is a need for toxicity studies and clinical trials to assess the effects of its identified bioactive compounds.

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“…However, the indigenous knowledge on these plants is diminishing due to urban migration as well as the high preference for exotic fruits. This has created a knowledge transmission gap between the old and youthful generations [20,21]. Exploring indigenous knowledge on the uses of native plants provide the basis to pursue their preservation and promotion locally, nationally, and internationally [8,22,23].…”

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confidence: 99%

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

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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.

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Indigenous fruit plants species of the Mapulana of Ehlanzeni district in Mpumalanga province, South Africa

Cited by 32 publications

References 11 publications

Utilization Pattern of Indigenous and Naturalized Plants among Some Selected Rural Households of North West Province, South Africa

Utilization Pattern of Indigenous and Naturalized Plants among Some Selected Rural Households of North West Province, South Africa

Strychnos Spinosa Lam: Comprehensive Review on Its Medicinal and Nutritional Uses

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

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