Density and potential utilization of medicinal grassland plants from Abe Bailey Nature Reserve, South Africa
Density and potential utilization of medicinal grassland plants from Abe Bailey Nature Reserve, South Africa
Dzerefos, C.M.; Witkowski, E.T.F.
Biodiversity and Conservation 10(11): 1875-1896
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0960-3115
DOI: 10.1023/a:1013177628331
The Abe Bailey Nature Reserve, South Africa has been identified as a potential community resource reserve compatible with biodiversity conservation. As part of the planning and public participation phase this study investigated the potential for sustainably harvesting medicinal plants. Medicinal plant use data on local species, parts used and harvesting techniques, in collaboration with neighbouring traditional healers were collected.