Kamga S. M., Brokamp G., Cosiaux Ariane, Awono A., Furniss S., Barfod A. S., Muafor F. J., Le Gall Philippe, Sonké B., Couvreur Thomas. (2020). Use and cultural significance of Raphia palms. Economic Botany, 74 (2), 207-225. ISSN 0013-0001.
Titre du document
Use and cultural significance of Raphia palms
Année de publication
2020
Auteurs
Kamga S. M., Brokamp G., Cosiaux Ariane, Awono A., Furniss S., Barfod A. S., Muafor F. J., Le Gall Philippe, Sonké B., Couvreur Thomas
Source
Economic Botany, 2020,
74 (2), 207-225 ISSN 0013-0001
The genus Raphia (Palmae / Arecaceae) contains 22 species and represents a major multiuse resource across tropical Africa and Madagascar. Raphia species provide goods that range from food to construction material and medicine. Its species play a vital cultural role in African societies. Despite its importance, the taxonomy, ecology, and ethnobotany of this genus remain poorly understood. Here, we review the multiplicity of uses, products and cultural importance of Raphia species across its distribution. We provide a near exhaustive list of all products derived from Raphia species, classified by species and major use categories. We record nearly 100 different uses, traded and commercialized at local, regional, and national levels. Most species have several uses. Raphia wine is the most important product, followed by grubs and fiber extraction. Our review improves our understanding of the uses and cultural importance of Raphia species. If Raphia resources are managed responsibly, they will contribute to alleviate poverty, fight against hunger and conserve tropical biodiversity, especially in Africa.
Plan de classement
Nutrition, alimentation [054]
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Sciences du monde végétal [076]
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Economie et sociologie rurale [098]
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Société, développement social [106]
Description Géographique
AFRIQUE SUBSAHARIENNE ; ZONE TROPICALE ; MADAGASCAR
Localisation
Fonds IRD [F B010078873]
Identifiant IRD
fdi:010078873
