Ethnobotanical Survey of Hyphaene thebaica (L.) Products and their uses among Inhabitants of Katsina Metropolis
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https://doi.org/10.56919/usci.2324.023Keywords:
Ethnobotany, Hyphaene, thebaica, Doum, Katsina, Metropolis, SurveyAbstract
Hyphaene thebaica, commonly known as doum palm, is one of the most important plants in Africa. Parts of the plant, such as fibers, leaflets, and roots, are used to weave baskets and ropes, and the nuts are used in traditional medicines. An ethnobotanical survey was carried out to document the availability of the products made from H. thebaica in the Katsina metropolis. Data were gathered through oral interviews with the product sellers using a questionnaire designed for this purpose. Results showed a total of 46 products, and the products made from the leaves were found to be more frequent, with 51% availability, followed by stem and trunk products with 26%, and products from the fruits with 18%, while products made from the roots have the lowest percentage of 5.
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