Wild plants have been used since time immemorial by native people all over the world. In many sections of the rural areas, people traditionally harvest wide range of leafy vegetables, roots tubers and fruits from the wild ...
Invasive alien plants (IAPs) are non-native species that have spread beyond the
introduction site; become abundant to an extent that they serve as agents of change
that also threaten native biological diversity ...
Ethnobotanical information still needs documentation as this will assist in the preservation of information for future generation. It becomes most important, particularly when considering the neglected ethnic subgroups. ...
Brackenridgea zanguebarica Oliv. (Ochnaceae) commonly known as “Yellow Peeling Plane”, is an important medicinal plant species, and one of the most threatened tree species that is endemic to Thengwe village in Vhembe ...
Nemakanga, R; Matshidze, P. E.; Jideani, A. I. O.; Tshisikhawe, P.(Adonis & Abbey Publishers, 2018-12)
Many flowering and fruit bearing plants are attacked by Magonono which feed mainly on flowers, with almost all flowering plants coming under attack, including roses and hibiscus as well as the flowers of vegetables like ...
Tiawoun, M. A. P.; Tshisikhawe, M. P.; Ligavha-Mbelengwa, M. H.(2017)
Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen. (Polygalaceae) is a multipurpose tree valued for its medicinal uses in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Hence, it is threatened due to human pressure which affects its regeneration potential ...
Tshisikhawe, M. P.; Baloyi, O.; Ligavha-Mbelengwa, M. H.; Bhat, R. B.(Fyton, 2012)
Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen., commonly known
as the violet tree, belongs to the family Polygalaceae. It is widely
distributed in tropical Africa, Mozambique, as well as in the North-
West and Limpopo provinces ...
Sadiki, T. S.; Tshisikhawe, M. P.; Potgieter, M. J.(2018-01)
Pterocarpus angolensis is a tree species that is extensively used
for its medicinal bark and good quality wood in South Africa. Its demand
has resulted in some local extinctions in distribution area, leaving very
few ...
Tshisikhawe, M. P.; Van Rooyen, M. W.(Fyton, 2013-01-12)
Elaeodendron transvaalense Jacq. is one of the medicinal
plant species commonly used by people in the Venda region. The species is known to treat a variety
of diseases. It is widely used and important to traditional ...
Bamigboye, S. O.; Tshisikhawe, P. M.; Taylor, P. J.(Pyton, 2016)
Over a long period of time, cycads endemic to Africa
have been facing high risk of extinction. Several conservation efforts
have been made to reduce the risk of losing these highly endangered
species. In this study we ...
Tshisikhawe, Milingoni P.; Van Rooyen, Margaretha W.(Academica Journals, 2012-12-03)
Population biology studies play a major role in understanding the ecology of our highly utilized natural
resources. Intense and frequent harvesting of bark from species with a high market demand often result
in ring-barking ...
Diarrhoea illness has long been recognised as the cause of death of millions of people
worldwide especially in developing countries (Nkwi, 1994). The disease is treated using
western as well as traditional remedies. The ...
Luseba, D.; Tshisikhawe, M. P.(Academic Journals, 2013-03-10)
Traditional medicine (TM) is very important among Venda speaking people but the available literature
does not cover the ethnoveterinary medicine (EVM) uses. Open ended questions and group focus
discussion were used to ...
Ethnopharmacological relevance: Most exotic plants are usually labelled as alien invasives and targeted
for eradication. However, some of these exotic plants play an important role in the traditional primary
healthcare ...
Chauke, M. A; Shai, L. J.; Mogale, M. A.; Tshisikhawe, M. P.; Mokgotho, M. P.(2015)
Background: An ethno-medical survey of plants was conducted at Mashishimale village near Phalaborwa, in Limpopo Province (South Africa).
Owing to high level of poverty and lack of proper daily operational healthcare ...
This paper looked at the leaf architecture characteristics of Vachellia tortilis to determine if either there is or not an effect of the tropic line on plants. Vachellia tortilis leaves were sampled
along a national road ...
Studies on the impact of bark harvesting for medicinal purposes on Brackenridgea
zanguebarica revealed a high degree of overexploitation. Conservation effort from all
levels is highly welcomed since it will be contributing ...
Bakali, M.; Ligavha-Mbelengwa, M. H.; Porgieter, M. J.; Tshisikhawe, M. P.(Scholarly Pages, 2017-10-16)
Due to high levels of impoverishment, rural communities in southern African are highly dependent on their surroundings
to sustain their livelihood. However, the rampant harvesting of Androstachys johnsonii Prain. In Vhembe ...
The spread of plants from one country to another through intentional and unintentional human
activities is a serious threat to the world’s biodiversity; second only to habitat destruction. However, a
number of studies ...
Mbambala, S. G.; Tshisikhawe, M. P.; Masevhe, N. A.(2017-10-01)
Background: Invasive alien plants have been known to play an important role in the lives of rural communities with
regard to food security, ornamental purposes, as well as primary healthcare. The study presents the results ...