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Census of NTFPs species of medicinal value

Citation

Mujuru L, Jimu L, Muvengwi J, Mapaura A, Mureva A (2018). Census of NTFPs species of medicinal value. Version 1.2. Bindura University Of Science Education. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/afigle accessed via GBIF.org on 2022-08-18.

Description

The data in this resource has been published as a Darwin Core Archive (DwC-A), which is a standardized format for sharing biodiversity data as a set of one or more data tables. The core data table contains checklist records. The date on medicinal plants is published by Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE), Department of Natural Resources, which is the national node for GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) in Zimbabwe. The national Herbarium and Botanic garden is in charge of the maintenance and the updating plant biodiversity data, together with BUSE. The data that is documented in this resource are wild plants that are important for provision of medicine to rural communities in and around biodiversity hotspot areas in Zimbabwe. The biodiversity hotspots included in this resource are scattered around the country especially in areas that are protected, including national parks and a gazetted forest. Specific study areas were Chimanimani, Chipinge and Nyanga in the Eastern Highlands, Mutorashanga in the Great Dyke and Hwange in the west. The resource is a checklist of medicinal plants, including trees, shrubs, herbs and grasses. Medicinal plants are used to treat ailments such diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, malaria and sexually transmitted diseases. This is particularly important given that modern medicine is highly expensive and is beyond the reach of more than 50% of the rural population.

Sampling Description

Study Extent

Data on tree species of food and medicinal importance were collected from Chimanimani (19°48'S;32°52'E), Chipinge (20°24'S;32°41'E) and Nyanga (18°13'S;32°44'E) in the Eastern Highlands, Mutorashanga (17°25'S;30°35'E)in the Great Dyke and Hwange (19°07'S;26°35'E) in the west.

Sampling

Data concerning numbers of species used for medicinal purposes, along with use categories, was compiled from representatives drawn from 17 communities. A total of 102 informants who included men, women, youths and traditional healers participated in the surveys. Of the selected communities, utilisation by men, women and youths was studied using group discussions and key informant interviews. For each hotspot area, separate groups of men and women were used. Information was given using local plant names, part(s) used, methods of preparation and how they are used. Additional data were compiled from publications, books and herbarium specimens collected from the hotspot areas.

Quality Control

Data were checked for quality using software and databases such Catalogue of Life, Flora of Zimbabwe, Excel data cleaning, ECAT name parser, OpenRefine and GEOLocate.

Method steps

  1. Community meetings were held in Chimanimani, Chipinge, Nyanga, Mutorashanga and Hwange to identify species of medicinal importance. Semi-structured and key-informant interviews and group discussions were used in each community. Data on species was collected using vernacular names. Plant species used by the local communities in each study area were authenticated by botanists and taxonomists.
  2. A Multi-stakeholder meeting was held to consolidate the list of species. Groups were created basing on hotspot area. In each group, prioritisation of medicinal plant species was done by ranking them basing on importance and multiple uses.
  3. Review of literature was done to supplement the data gathered from community meetings.
  4. Prioritisation of plant species of medicinal importance was done at a multi-stakeholder meeting.
  5. The data were prepared into a checklist. Data were checked for quality using databases and software such as Catalogue of Life, Flora of Zimbabwe, Excel, OpenRefine, and GEOLocate. After quality checks, the checklist was uploaded on the GBIF website.

Taxonomic Coverages

Geographic Coverages

Zimbabwe

Bibliographic Citations

  1. Anderson, G.D., Talbot, L.M., 1965. Soil Factors Affecting the Distribution of the Grassland Types and their Utilization by Wild Animals on the Serengeti Plains , Tanganyika. Journal of Ecology 53: 33–56. - http://www.jstor.org/stable/2257564
  2. Catalogue of Life - http://www.catalogueoflife.org/listmatching/list_matching_result.php
  3. ECAT Name Parser - http://tools.gbif.org/nameparser/parser.do
  4. Flora of Zimbabwe - https://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?
  5. Jimu L, Ngoroyemoto N, 2011. Habitat characteristics and threat factors of the rare and endangered Prunus africana (Hook. f.) Kalkman in Nyanga National Park, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation 3: 230–236. - www.academicjournals.org/.../article1380549865_Jimu%20and%20Ngoroyemoto.pdf
  6. TNRS - http://tnrs.iplantcollaborative.org/index.html
  7. Wild, H. 1965. The Flora of the Great Dyke of Southern Rhodesia with special reference to the Serpentine soils. Kirkia 5: 81. - http://www.jstor.org/stable/23501427

Contacts

Lizzie Mujuru
originator
position: Senior Lecturer
Bindura University of Science Education
P. Bag 1020
Bindura
263
Mashonaland Central
ZW
Telephone: +263735302279
email: lzzmjr2009@gmail.com
homepage: http://www.buse.ac.zw
Luke Jimu
originator
position: Senior Lecturer
Bindura University of Science Education
P. Bag 1020
Bindura
263
Mashonaland Central
ZW
Telephone: +263779866624
email: jimaldino@yahoo.com
homepage: http://www.buse.ac.zw
Justice Muvengwi
originator
position: Senior Lecturer
Bindura University of Science Education
P. Bag 1020
Bindura
263
Mashonaland Central
ZW
Telephone: +263779702922
email: justicemuvengwi@gmail.com
homepage: http://www.buse.ac.zw
Anthony Mapaura
originator
position: Section Head
National Herbarium and Botanic Garden
P. O. Box A889, Avondale
Harare
263
Harare
ZW
Telephone: +263772806649
email: amapaura@gmail.com
Admore Mureva
originator
position: Lecturer
Bindura University of Science Education
P. Bag 1020
Bindura
263
Mashonaland Central
ZW
Telephone: +263735123149
email: admury@gmail.com
homepage: http://www.buse.ac.zw
Lizzie Mujuru
metadata author
position: Senior Lecturer
Bindura University of Science Education
P. Bag 1020
Bindura
263
Mashonaland Central
ZW
Telephone: +263735302279
email: lzzmjr2009@gmail.com
homepage: http://www.buse.ac.zw
Luke Jimu
metadata author
position: Senior Lecturer
Bindura University of Science Education
P. Bag 1020
Bindura
263
Mashonaland Central
ZW
Telephone: +263779866624
email: jimaldino@gmail.com
homepage: http://www.buse.ac.zw
Justice Muvengwi
metadata author
position: Senior Lecturer
Bindura University of Science Education
P. Bag 1020
Bindura
263
Mashonaland Central
ZW
Telephone: +263779702922
email: justicemuvengwi@gmail.com
homepage: http://www.buse.ac.zw
Admore Mureva
metadata author
position: Lecturer
Bindura University of Science Education
P. Bag 1020
Bindura
263
Mashonaland Central
ZW
Telephone: +263735123149
email: admury@gmail.com
homepage: http://www.buse.ac.zw
Anthony Mapaura
metadata author
position: Section Head
National Herbarium and Botanic Garden
P. O. Box A889, Avondale
Harare
263
Harare
ZW
Telephone: +263772806649
email: amapaura@gmail.com
homepage: http://www.buse.ac.zw
Lizzie Mujuru
principal investigator
position: Senior Lecturer
Bindura University of Science Education
P. Bag 1020
Bindura
263
Mashonaland Central
ZW
Telephone: +263735302279
email: lzzmjr2009@gmail.com
homepage: http://www.buse.ac.zw
Christopher Chapano
point of contact
position: Head of Department
National Herbarium and Botanic Garden
P. O. Box A889, Avondale
Harare
263
Harare
ZW
Telephone: +263773209095
email: chapanoc@gmail.com
Lizzie Mujuru
administrative point of contact
position: Senior Lecturer
Bindura University of Science Education
P. Bag 1020
Bindura
263
Mashonaland Central
ZW
Telephone: +263735302279
email: lzzmjr2009@gmail.com
homepage: http://www.buse.ac.zw
Christopher Chapano
administrative point of contact
position: Head of Department
National Herbarium and Botanic Garden
P. O. Box A889, Avondale
Harare
263
Harare
ZW
Telephone: +263773209095
email: chapanoc@gmail.com
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