Ethnobotanical survey of trees in Fundong, Northwest Region, Cameroon.

ABSTRACT: Ethnobotanical investigations were conducted in Fundong Central Subdivision in the Northwest Region of Cameroon to identify trees growing in the area and collect information on their uses by the local people. This research covered a period of 12 months from May 2007 to April 2008. Ethnobotanical information was collected through the show-and-tell/semi-structured method and personal interviews during field trips. Three villages were investigated. A total of 82 tree species were identified belonging to 70 genera and 42 families. Among these species, 40 were widely used by the local people in traditional medicine to treat 48 human ailments. Tree species were also used for fuel wood, construction materials, wood carving and honey production. Leaves and barks were commonly used in traditional m

SUBMITTER: Focho DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2708145 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature