Parataxonomy, perceived dynamics and diversity of uses of two Detarium species in Benin (West Africa)

Anti-Salmonella activity of plant species in the Benin republic: Artemisia afra and Detarium senegalense with promising in vitro and in vivo activities

“…Detarium senegalense (Fabaceae), also known as tallow tree, is a species native to West Tropical Africa and South Sudan. Regarding its traditional use in Benin, leaf, bark and root have already been mentioned for treating diarrheal illnesses as well as fever, dysentery, tiredness, and stomachache [42]. In Nigeria, the leaf and stem bark of D. senegalense is traditionally used for treating several diseases, including diarrhea and dysentery in both animals and humans [43,44].…”

Influence of morphological characteristics of fruits and provenances on seedling emergence and early growth in Detarium microcarpum Guill. & Perr. and Detarium senegalense J.F. Gmel. (Fabaceae) in Benin

“…These species are widespread in savannahs and humid forests in Africa ( Kouyate, 2005 ; Akoègninou et al., 2006 ), and of great economic importance to local communities. D. microcarpum , is a species well known and appreciated by local communities for its food, medicinal and wood-fuel uses ( Kouyate 2005 ; Agbo et al., 2020 ; Houénon et al., 2021 ). In Burkina Faso, it is one of the top ten food woody species ( Eyog Matig et al., 2002 ).…”

Physicochemical Characterization of Detarium microcarpum Seeds from Northern Benin

“…(Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae) is one of these plant resources, present in arid regions of West and Central Africa from Senegal and Gambia to Sudan [ 11 ], whose fruits are underexploited. The sweet pulp of the fruit is consumed raw at maturity while the seeds are almost unexploited [ 12 , 13 ]. However, the cooked seeds are sometimes used to thicken soup for human consumption [ 13 ].…”

“…The sweet pulp of the fruit is consumed raw at maturity while the seeds are almost unexploited [ 12 , 13 ]. However, the cooked seeds are sometimes used to thicken soup for human consumption [ 13 ]. Observations by [ 14 ] in Mali show that farmers sell the fruit at a loss, because they are unaware that the seed can also bring in money.…”