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October 2, 2025GSC Advanced Research and Reviews

Ethnobotanical and Dietary Survey on Six Edible Forest Species in Senegal: Annona senegalensis, Lepisanthes senegalensis, Borassus aethiopum, Diospyros mespiliformis, Vitex doniana and Syncepalum dulcificum

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CRClaudine Stéphanie Cocote DOS REISSBSamba BaldeBNB Ndiaye

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Overview

Ethnobotanical survey identifies knowledge and uses of six forest species in Senegal, highlighting their dietary and medicinal significance.

Key Points

  • Borassus aethiopum emerged as the most recognized species at 89.1%, indicating strong local knowledge.
  • Dietary uses revealed that fruits were the most consumed part of these plants, accounting for 52% of reported uses.
  • The survey included participants from three administrative regions, ensuring a broad representation of local knowledge.
  • Findings highlight the traditional importance of these species in treating various ailments, pointing to their potential value in local health practices.

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REIS et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de68f683cbc991d0a21c10https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2025.24.3.0293
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