Quantitative ethnobotany of <i>Lophira lanceolata</i> Tiegh. ex Keay (Ochnaceae) in Benin (West Africa)

Abstract

Understanding the utilization of plant is fundamental for efficient conservation of species. The present study aimed at assessing the quatitative ethnobotany of Lophira lanceolata Tiegh. ex Keay (Ochnaceae) utilization in Benin. A number of 1261 persons were randomly selected and interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires. Principal Components Analysis was performed to relate utilizations and organs to ethnic groups. The diversity (ID) and equitability (IE) values were globally low (< 0.50) and indicated that local knowledge on L. lanceolata utilization is not fairly distributed among groups. L. lanceolata was not wellknown by all the respondents and its utilization varied significantly among ethnic groups, between sex and fairly between age classes. The ethnic group consensus values for L. lanceolata parts showed that leaves are the most used organ. Local knowledge on the species was well-diversified and was influenced by the ethnic group. Our study has provided basic information that may help for sustainable management and conservation of the species in Benin.

Structure des peuplements et potentiel de domestication de <i>Parkia biglobosa</i> dans la région de Tandjilé-Ouest (Tchad)

“…Pourtant, la disponibilité d'informations sur l'état actuel du peuplement, les types d'usage du néré parait indispensable pour permettre de mieux contribuer à sa gestion durable (Nchoutpouen et al, 2009 ;Maponmetsem et al, 2011;Koura et al, 2013 ;Padakale et al, 2015). A ce titre, des travaux ont montré qu'une meilleure documentation de la valeur accordée par les communautés à une espèce constitue le point de départ pour son utilisation durable et pour l'élaboration d'une stratégie raisonnée de conservation (Nchoutpouen et al, 2009 ;Maponmetsem et al, 2011;Dicko et al, 2017). L'objectif de cette étude est de contribuer à la gestion durable et à la valorisation du néré au Tchad.…”

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Influence of Lophira lanceolata Leaf Extract on Reproductive Indices and Hematological Parameters in Male Wistar Rats

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