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October 10, 2025GSC Advanced Research and Reviews

Ethnobotanical knowledge and use of Coelocaryon oxycarpum fruits in Côte D’Ivoire: Socio-cultural drivers, consensus and local perceptions

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LGLucard Koffi GABOSKS. KoffiAGAndré Dago GNAHÉ

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Survey reveals cultural significance and underuse of coelocaryon oxycarpum in two agroecological regions.

Key Points

  • About 51.5% of surveyed households recognized Coelocaryon oxycarpum fruits, yet only 21.7% actively use them.
  • Knowledge of the fruit was more prevalent in Gontougo at 53.8%, compared to 49.2% in Lôh-Djiboua region.
  • Surveys employing structured questionnaires assessed knowledge and usage, alongside demographic variables affecting these factors.
  • Findings highlight underutilization of Coelocaryon oxycarpum, pointing to the need for conservation and enhanced local applications.

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GABO et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e861907ef2f04ca37e3d81https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2025.25.1.0297
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