@article{fdi:010090734,
  title = {{D}iversity of uses and local knowledge associated with wild african plum trees, {D}acryodes edulis, among different ethnic groups in the {C}ongo {B}asin},
  author = {{M}boujda, {F}. {M}. {M}. and {R}imlinger, {A}. and {T}ientcheu, {M}. {L}. {A}. and {B}oupoya, {A}. and {M}oupela, {C}. and {T}ankou, {C}. and {D}uminil, {J}{\'e}r{\^o}me and {C}arri{\`e}re, {S}t{\'e}phanie {M}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{D}acryodes edulis, known as the {A}frican plum tree, is an important indigenous fruit species in {C}entral {A}frica that has long been used by humans. {W}ild individuals of this species are found in forests, whereas cultivated trees are distributed in agroforests and homegardens. {A}s knowledge is sparse regarding local knowledge and uses of wild {A}frican plum trees this study fills this gap by collecting and analyzing the knowledge of different ethnic groups in {C}ameroon and {G}abon. {F}ocus groups, field visits, and individual surveys were conducted with 243 participants from the {B}aka, {F}ang, {N}zime, {B}assa, and {O}bamba ethnic groups. {S}everal vernacular names were reported for wild {A}frican plum trees, generally related to their morphology and environment. {F}ruit size was the most common morphological trait used to identify wild individuals. {T}his study recorded six tree parts and five different use categories, with food being the most common use, followed by medicine. {W}ild {A}frican plum trees have a socio-cultural importance for the {B}aka who still depend on forests for their livelihood. {H}owever, wild trees are not usually included in conservation strategies; hence, the wild form of this species is at risk due to poor regeneration success without human intervention. {R}ecommended measures for sustainable management and conservation of wild individuals of this species are discussed.},
  keywords = {{C}entral {A}frica ; {E}thnic groups ; {E}thnobotany ; {M}orphological traits ; {W}ild form ; {AFRIQUE} {CENTRALE} ; {CAMEROUN} ; {GABON} ; {CONGO} {BASSIN}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{E}conomic {B}otany},
  volume = {78},
  numero = {3},
  pages = {308--328},
  ISSN = {0013-0001},
  year = {2024},
  DOI = {10.1007/s12231-024-09612-2},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010090734},
}