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View article: Deciphering the role of materia medica in the primary healthcare needs and managing livestock diseases among the Batswana in South Africa
Deciphering the role of materia medica in the primary healthcare needs and managing livestock diseases among the Batswana in South Africa Open
View article: Ethnobotanical uses of traditional African vegetables among three selected villages of Madibeng Local Municipality, South Africa
Ethnobotanical uses of traditional African vegetables among three selected villages of Madibeng Local Municipality, South Africa Open
Traditional African vegetables have been an integral part of the local diet and traditional medicine practices for generations. However, with the increasing influence of modernisation and urbanisation, the knowledge and utilisation of trad…
View article: Lichen morphospecies diversity and community composition across the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa
Lichen morphospecies diversity and community composition across the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa Open
View article: <i>Caloplaca tswaluensis</i> (<i>Teloschistales</i>, <i>Teloschistaceae</i>): a new species from South Africa with plurilocular ascospores
<i>Caloplaca tswaluensis</i> (<i>Teloschistales</i>, <i>Teloschistaceae</i>): a new species from South Africa with plurilocular ascospores Open
The new species Caloplaca tswaluensis is described from Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Caloplaca tswaluensis occurs on the trunks of Vachellia erioloba (camelthorn) trees and is characterized by its 3-septat…
View article: Concentrations and health risks of selected elements in leafy vegetables: a comparison between roadside open-air markets and large stores in Johannesburg, South Africa
Concentrations and health risks of selected elements in leafy vegetables: a comparison between roadside open-air markets and large stores in Johannesburg, South Africa Open
This study compared concentrations and health risks of selected elements (Al, As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, Zn) in leafy vegetables (coriander, lettuce, mint, spring onion, swiss chard) from roadside open-air markets (OM) and large store…
View article: Two new species of Stylochaeton (Araceae: Aroideae) from South Africa
Two new species of Stylochaeton (Araceae: Aroideae) from South Africa Open
We are describing here Stylochaeton glaucophyllum and S. sekhukhuniense, two new species from northeastern South Africa. Both species have a restricted distribution and are endemic to the Sekhukhuneland Centre of Plant Endemism, Limpopo an…
View article: Identifying Common Trees and Herbaceous Plants to Mitigate Particulate Matter Pollution in a Semi-Arid Mining Region of South Africa
Identifying Common Trees and Herbaceous Plants to Mitigate Particulate Matter Pollution in a Semi-Arid Mining Region of South Africa Open
Plants provide long-term and sustainable solutions to mitigate particulate matter (PM) pollution in urban environments. We evaluated total, fine, coarse and large particle trapping abilities of an equal number of common trees (Carica papay…
View article: Ethnoveterinary Practices and Ethnobotanical Knowledge on Plants Used against Cattle Diseases among Two Communities in South Africa
Ethnoveterinary Practices and Ethnobotanical Knowledge on Plants Used against Cattle Diseases among Two Communities in South Africa Open
Ethnoveterinary practices and ethnobotanical knowledge serve as potential therapeutic approaches used to manage and prevent cattle diseases within poor communities in developing nations. Most of the knowledge and practices remain inadequat…
View article: Antidepressant Effects of South African Plants: An Appraisal of Ethnobotanical Surveys, Ethnopharmacological and Phytochemical Studies
Antidepressant Effects of South African Plants: An Appraisal of Ethnobotanical Surveys, Ethnopharmacological and Phytochemical Studies Open
Globally, the search for safe and potent natural-based treatment for depression is receiving renewed interest given the numerous side-effects associated with many existing drugs. In South Africa, the use of plants to manage depression and …
View article: A Review of Ethnoveterinary Knowledge, Biological Activities and Secondary Metabolites of Medicinal Woody Plants Used for Managing Animal Health in South Africa
A Review of Ethnoveterinary Knowledge, Biological Activities and Secondary Metabolites of Medicinal Woody Plants Used for Managing Animal Health in South Africa Open
Globally, the use of ethnoveterinary medicine as remedies for animal health among different ethnic groups justify the need for a systematic exploration to enhance their potential. In addition, the increasing popularity and utilisation of w…
View article: Hundred years of Botany at the NWU: contributions towards understanding plant and algae function, diversity and restoration in a changing environment
Hundred years of Botany at the NWU: contributions towards understanding plant and algae function, diversity and restoration in a changing environment Open
The Department of Botany on the Potchefstroom Campus (formerly Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education) of the North-West University (NWU) had its centenary in 2020. In this paper we celebrate this milestone by giving an ov…
View article: An Exploratory Study on the Diverse Uses and Benefits of Locally-Sourced Fruit Species in Three Villages of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
An Exploratory Study on the Diverse Uses and Benefits of Locally-Sourced Fruit Species in Three Villages of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Open
Globally, the potential of indigenous and neglected fruit species is continuously being recognized. In the current study, we explored the uses and benefits of locally available fruit species among the Mapulana people in Bushbuckridge Local…
View article: Plant endemism in Griqualand West, South Africa
Plant endemism in Griqualand West, South Africa Open
Griqualand West, a region in the semi-arid Northern Cape and North-West provinces of South Africa, has been variously suggested to contain a number of range-restricted plant species, and was proposed to be a local centre of plant endemism.…
View article: Borassus aethiopum Mart. (Arecaceae) in Limpopo province with a key to South African palms
Borassus aethiopum Mart. (Arecaceae) in Limpopo province with a key to South African palms Open
Background: Borassus aethiopum Mart. commonly occurs in many parts of tropical Africa and in South Africa it is restricted to the Leydsdorp region where it is conspicuous along the Selati River. The species is sometimes considered to have …
View article: Celtis sinensis Pers. (Ulmaceae) naturalised in northern South Africa and keys to distinguish between Celtis species commonly cultivated in urban environments
Celtis sinensis Pers. (Ulmaceae) naturalised in northern South Africa and keys to distinguish between Celtis species commonly cultivated in urban environments Open
Background: Alien Celtis species are commonly cultivated in South Africa. They are easily confused with indigenous C. africana Burm.f. and are often erroneously traded as such. Celtis australis L. is a declared alien invasive tree. Celtis …
View article: Taxonomic notes on the genera Tiliacora and Tinospora (Menispermaceae) in southern Africa
Taxonomic notes on the genera Tiliacora and Tinospora (Menispermaceae) in southern Africa Open
A review of the genera Tiliacora and Tinospora in southern Africa is presented. One species of Tiliacora (Tiliacora funifera) and three species of Tinospora (Tinospora caffra, Tinospora fragosa and Tinospora tenera) occur in this region. S…
View article: One-Seeded Fruits in the Core Caryophyllales: Their Origin and Structural Diversity
One-Seeded Fruits in the Core Caryophyllales: Their Origin and Structural Diversity Open
The core Caryophyllales consist of approximately 30 families (12,000 species) distributed worldwide. Many members evolved one-seeded or conjoined fruits, but their origin and structural diversity have not been investigated. A comparative a…