Okoubaka Aubrevillei (Pelleg &amp; Norman): A Synthesis of Existing Knowledge for Research and Conservation in West and Central Africa

Borokini, Temitope Israel

doi:10.5296/jbls.v6i1.6399

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“…It is the largest parasitic plant and also produces the largest seeds known for any hemiparasite. It is a monoecious, deciduous tree that grows up to 40 m high [31]. The tree is thought to be useful for various folk medicinal purposes by different ethnic groups in all of its native ranges [21].…”

Section: Santalales: Okoubaka Aubrevillei (Santalaceae)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Okoubaka aubrevillei is perhaps one of the most controversial plants in Africa in terms of taxonomy and ethnobotanical information. It is believed that no tree grows within 80 feet of a 60 feet Okoubaka tree, except for Myrianthus arborea, Musanga cecropoides, Cola attiensis [31]. Its presence has been confirmed in three state locations in Nigeria: Edo, Cross River, and Osun States [32].…”

Section: Santalales: Okoubaka Aubrevillei (Santalaceae)mentioning

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Aspects of the Biology and Ethnobotany of Parasitic Angiosperm Species in Nigeria

Imarhiagbe¹

2022

Parasitic Plants

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Parasitic plants continue to gain research attention due to their remarkable lifestyle pattern that clearly cites them as a typical example of a biological oddity. They have defiled the basic characteristics of plants to become dependent on other plants for existence. Aside from their unique heterotrophic mode of feeding, host range and preference, seed germination clues, distribution patterns vary across different parasitic plants, which has partly ensured their presence in virtually every plant community. Among the above-listed factors, host range and preference, in particular, appears to be a major significant factor that shapes their distribution around the world, enabling certain species to thrive in various microclimates. The Nigerian environment has heterogeneous vegetation, traversing mangroves, rainforest, savannah vegetation, and its home to host parasitic plant species, including endemic, natives, and exotic ones. The present chapter gathered and synthesized available information regarding parasitic plants in Nigeria, particularly their biology and the host species supporting their population. Aside from the devastating menace some parasitic plants are known for, this report recognizes their ethnobotanical relevance. Thereby stimulating research interest in these highly specialized plant groups.

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Section: Santalales: Okoubaka Aubrevillei (Santalaceae)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Santalales: Okoubaka Aubrevillei (Santalaceae)mentioning

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Aspects of the Biology and Ethnobotany of Parasitic Angiosperm Species in Nigeria

Imarhiagbe¹

2022

Parasitic Plants

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Annickia affinis and A. chlorantha (Enantia chlorantha) – A review of two closely related medicinal plants from tropical Africa

Olivier

Vuuren

Moteetee

2015

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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A novel study on the chemical profiling of Okoubaka aubrevillei edible seed oil using GC- MS analysis and evaluation of its corrosion inhibition properties on mild steel using molecular dynamic (MD) studies

Alisa,

Terna,

Alisa

et al. 2023

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Tropical African parasitic tree species known as Okoubaka aubrevillei has both culinary and medical purposes. The oil in the seeds of this tree is abundant yet little is understood. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was used in this work to examine the chemical makeup and physical characteristics of Okoubaka aubrevillei seed oil and molecular dynamic (MD) simulations were used to assess the capacity of the oil to inhibit corrosion on mild steel. It was discovered that the oil contains additional components like sterols and phenolic compounds in addition to being high in unsaturated fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid (39.67%). These substances function as antioxidants and may have positive impacts on human health. With a high adsorption energy value of -353.55 Kcal/mol, it was also discovered that the oil could firmly adsorb on mild steel surfaces and offer a degree of protection against corrosion. The energy of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (ELUMO), the energy of the highest occupied molecular orbital (EHOMO), the energy gap (ΔE) between LUMO and HOMO, and the Mulliken charges on the backbone atoms were all determined through optimization with HOMO and LUMO energy values of -5.377 and − 0.824 eV, respectively. The findings of this study point to Okoubaka aubrevillei seed oil as a possible edible oil source with great potential for mild steel corrosion inhibition and potential for use in a variety of applications.

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Okoubaka Aubrevillei (Pelleg & Norman): A Synthesis of Existing Knowledge for Research and Conservation in West and Central Africa

Cited by 4 publications

References 53 publications

Aspects of the Biology and Ethnobotany of Parasitic Angiosperm Species in Nigeria

Aspects of the Biology and Ethnobotany of Parasitic Angiosperm Species in Nigeria

Annickia affinis and A. chlorantha (Enantia chlorantha) – A review of two closely related medicinal plants from tropical Africa

A novel study on the chemical profiling of Okoubaka aubrevillei edible seed oil using GC- MS analysis and evaluation of its corrosion inhibition properties on mild steel using molecular dynamic (MD) studies

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