Leaves mostly clustered on very small woody spurs along the branches, oblanceolate. The most frequently used plant part is the leaf, its medicinal use being corroborated by several in vitro antimicrobial activity studies. This name hints at its being imported from guinea first, however, information is scarce. Lam original illustration from fwta isotype of boscia octandra hochst. Boscia salicifolia ipni international plant names index. Desertification and a shift of forest species in the west african. Trees and shrubs of northwest senegal, africa arbres et arbustes du sahel senegalais xeetu garab yu njaambur ak kajoor gonzalez, p. The leaves of boscia senegalensis are traditionally used in west africa in cereal protection against pathogens, pharmacologic applications, and food processing.
Boscia senegalensis famine foods plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine purdue university, west lafayette, indiana. Boscia senegalensis is recognized as a potential solution to hunger and a buffer against famine in the sahel region due to the variety of useful products it yields. Phytochemical investigation of boscia angustifolia a. It has a bole that is up to 1 metre in diameter, unbranched for 8 16 metres, the buttresses. An cyclanorbis senegalensis in uska species han testudines nga ginhulagway ni dumeril ngan gabriel bibron hadton 1835. Boscia salicifolia mansfeld world database of agricultural and horticultural crops. Leaves occur in alternates are long and bluegreen and are hairy on the undersides. Lcesims analysis, antitumor and antiviral activities of bosica senegalensis aqueous methanolic extract. Leaves linear to narrowly lanceolate, acuminate, up to 5 x 0. Undoubtedly, if one takes into account the new results of molecular systematics. Dried, they are transformed into flour and pre pared into a type of couscous which is often used during. Still a traditional food plant in africa, this littleknown fruit has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare.
They serve to supplement the nutrients provided by cereals such as millet and sorghum. Botanical characterization of guiera senegalensis leaves. Boscia senegalensis, or hanza, is a member of the family capparaceae. Still a traditional food plant in africa, this littleknown fruit has potential to improve nutrition. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Annona senegalensis, also known as wild custard apple and wild soursop is a member of annonaceae family. Two common characteristics of pastoral livelihoods are. The mossi people eat the seeds alone dry or soaked in water, after the pulp has been removed.
Plants profile for boscia senegalensis senegal boscia. However, the extent of antibacterial activity was the same irrespective of the genotype. It is a fruit tree native to senegal and found in semiarid to subhumid regions of africa, with a. Jstor is part of ithaka, a notforprofit organization helping the academic community use digital technologies to preserve the scholarly record and to advance research and teaching in sustainable ways. Media in category boscia senegalensis the following files are in this category, out of total. The development of clonal propagation could improve plantation establishment, which is currently impeded by mahogany shoot borer. Polysaccharide hydrolases from leaves of boscia senegalensis. African custard apple annona senegalensis the african custard apple is a shrub tree that grows to between 2 and 6 meters tall. An cyclanorbis senegalensis in nahilalakip ha genus nga cyclanorbis, ngan familia nga trionychidae. Ludwigia senegalensis is relatively new in the hobby. The fresh and immature seeds are used like lentils after a process of cooking and complex scrubbing. The bark, twigs, leaves, and roots are used to scavenge suspended and colloidal compounds from unclean water such as that from ponds churned up by storms or from baobabtree cisterns contaminated with soil. The leaves, seeds, flowers, and fruit of many indigenous plants are staples of populations who inhabit the sahel region of africa.
Boscia senegalensis famine foods purdue university. Twenty acids, two one glucosinolates, compounds twelve and one flavonoids, saccharide four were benzoylglucarate identified from isomers, the b. It has a bole that is up to 1 metre in diameter, unbranched for 8 16 metres, the buttresses are neither prominent nor absent. Media in category boscia senegalensisthe following files are in this category, out of total. View khaya senegalensis research papers on academia. The presence or absence of leaves of the shrub boscia senegalensis lamarck capparaceae, which release mitc into the jar atmosphere could have an impact on numbers of c.
Development of a performant method for glucocapparin. Khaya senegalensis is a multipurpose african timber species. Combretaceae is one of the most important west african medicinal plants, often used to treat a variety of microbial infections. Ludwigia senegalensis flowgrow aquatic plant database. Bosciasenegalensis bosciasenegalensis,orhanza,isamemberofthefamily capparaceae.
Pdf toxicity and persistence of boscia senegalensis lam. Apr 25, 2017 african custard apple annona senegalensis the african custard apple is a shrub tree that grows to between 2 and 6 meters tall. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium. Senegalensis and its alternative form senegalense are latin adjectival suffixes meaning pertaining to, or originating in senegal. For more multimedia, look at boscia senegalensis on wikimedia commons. They are often used as the second word of a binomial name. Its bark is smooth and can be graysilver or graybrown. Its interesting leaf pattern, together with its brickred colour, distinguishes it from other stem plants. Amino acid, fatty acid, and mineral composition of 24. It grows wild in algeria, benin, burkina faso, cameroon, central. An cyclanorbis senegalensis in nahilalakip ha genus nga cyclanorbis, ngan. Phytochemical and pharmacological study of roots and leaves.
Desertification and a shift of forest species in the west african sahel. General information about boscia 1bscg this website uses cookies our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible online experience. Boscia senegalensis known as hanza, is a member of the family capparaceae. Department of agriculture agricultural research service.
Marine and freshwater behaviour and physiology, 46 2. Boscia senegalensis african orphan crops consortium. Luidia senegalensis name synonyms asterias senegalensis lamarck, 1816 luidia marcgravii steenstrup, 1859 homonyms luidia senegalensis lamarck, 1816 common names ninearmed sea star in english. Their existence can hardly be explained by episodic influx of wadi tina surface water but only by, at least. The bark, twigs, leaves, and roots are used to scavenge suspended and colloidal compounds from unclean water such as that from ponds churned up by. Annual herb, much branched, glandularpubescent, up to c. Boscia senegalensis, commonly known as hanza, is a member of the family capparaceae the plant originated from west africa. Trees and shrubs of northwest senegal, africa arbres et. However, there is a lack of comprehensive compositional data regarding the nutrient content of these indigenous plants. Antibacterial activity was only exhibited against grampositive bacterial strains. Undoubtedly, if one takes into account the new results of molecular systematics kubitz 2002. They serve to supplement the nutrients provided by cereals such as millet and.
Boscia senegalensis in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. The chemical composition of total alkaloids from leaves and roots of guiera senegalensis was investigated. It produces products for consumption, household needs, and medicinal and agricultural uses. Ginklasipika han iucn an species komo harani ha karatan. Khaya senegalensis is an evergreen tree with a widely spreading, rounded crown. In senegal, these preparations are sold in the markets. However, the extent of antibacterial activity was the. Phytochemical and pharmacological study of roots and. Still a traditional food plant in africa, this littleknown fruit has potential to improve.
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