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Three decades of research efforts on the uses, conservation, and management of Cola nitida (Vent.): State of knowledge and prospects in Africa

Isabelle E.T. Tokannou

Isabelle E.T. Tokannou

African Centre of Excellence on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture/University Félix Houphouët BoignyAbidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
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Souleymane Sanogo

Souleymane Sanogo

African Centre of Excellence on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture/University Félix Houphouët BoignyAbidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
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Sanogo, Souleymane
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Juliano S.H. Houndonougbo

Juliano S.H. Houndonougbo

  • Laboratoire de Biomathématiques et d’Estimations Forestières, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université d’Abomey-CalaviCotonou, Bénin
  • Laboratoire d’Ecologie Appliquée, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université d’Abomey-CalaviCotonou, Bénin
  • Faculty of Science and Engineering, Chuo UniversityTokyo, Japan
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Houndonougbo, Juliano S.H.
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Kolawolé Valère Salako

Kolawolé Valère Salako

Laboratoire de Biomathématiques et d’Estimations Forestières, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques, Université d’Abomey-CalaviCotonou, Bénin
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Salako, Kolawolé Valère
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Adandé Belarmain Fandohan

Adandé Belarmain Fandohan

Unité de Recherche en Foresterie et Conservation des Bioressources, Ecole de Foresterie Tropicale, Université Nationale d’AgricultureBénin
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Fandohan, Adandé Belarmain
  
31 déc. 2024
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Catégorie d'article: Review paper
Publié en ligne: 31 déc. 2024
Pages: 57 - 76
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fsmu-2024-0004
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Figure 1.

Diagram showing the selection process of publications used.
Diagram showing the selection process of publications used.

Figure 2.

Scientific publications made on C. nitida in Africa from 1990 to 2022.
Scientific publications made on C. nitida in Africa from 1990 to 2022.

Figure 3.

Geographical trend of publication on C. nitida (1990–2022) by country (A) and by sub-region (B).
Geographical trend of publication on C. nitida (1990–2022) by country (A) and by sub-region (B).

Figure 4.

Number of publications per study focus on African regions (1990–2022).
Number of publications per study focus on African regions (1990–2022).

Figure 5.

A: pod of C. nitida; B: species of C. nitida in a home garden in southern Benin (Source: Isabelle E.T. Tokannou).
A: pod of C. nitida; B: species of C. nitida in a home garden in southern Benin (Source: Isabelle E.T. Tokannou).

Figure 6.

Occurrence of C. nitida in Africa (GBIF, 2023) realized by Isabelle E.T. Tokannou.
Occurrence of C. nitida in Africa (GBIF, 2023) realized by Isabelle E.T. Tokannou.

Figure 7.

Some variations in the use of C. nitida in certain African countries.
Some variations in the use of C. nitida in certain African countries.

Figure 8.

Other uses of C. nitida.
Other uses of C. nitida.

Figure 9.

C. nitida in an agroforestry system in southern Benin (Source: Isabelle E.T. Tokannou).
C. nitida in an agroforestry system in southern Benin (Source: Isabelle E.T. Tokannou).

Figure 10.

Morphological variability between C. nitida nuts (Source: Isabelle E.T. Tokannou).
Morphological variability between C. nitida nuts (Source: Isabelle E.T. Tokannou).

Some local names of C_ nitida in Africa (Adapted from Akouègninou et al_, 2006; Lim, 2012)_

Local name Countries Ethnic group
Golo Benin Adja and Fon
Goro Benin Bariba, Dendi, Djerma, Peuhl
Gbaoundja Benin Fon
Colatier Benin; Côte d’Ivoire Français
Toloi Sierra Leone Kpaa Mende
Oussé Ghana Ashanti
Obi gbanjȃ Benin Yoruba, Nagot

Medicinal use of C_ nitida_

Plant part Indications References
Nut Hypotension
Children’s ossification Boukoulou & Mbété, 2010
Snake bite
Antibiotic manufacturing Dewole et al., 2013; Indabawa & Arzai, 2011; Afolabi et al., 2020
Stimulant Aiyeloja & Bello, 2006; Boukoulou & Mbété, 2010
Nervous system diseases Lim, 2012
Improves vision Igwe et al., 2007
Cardiovascular diseases Lim, 2012
Bark Diarrhea Dah-Nouvlessounon et al., 2015
Dysentery
Antibacterial activity Adeniyi et al., 2004
Urinary tract infection Dah-Nouvlessounon et al., 2015
Hernia Dah-Nouvlessounon et al., 2015
Leaves, bark and root Stomach aches Dah-Nouvlessounon et al., 2015
Root Diabetes Dah-Nouvlessounon et al., 2015
Difficult childbirth
Leaves and nut Cough Dah-Nouvlessounon et al., 2015
Female sterility Dah-Nouvlessounon et al., 2015
Early menopause
Bark and nut Menses Natabou, 1991
Aphrodisiac
Leaves Asthma Lebbie & Guries, 1995
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