African Journal of
Plant Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Plant Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0824
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 811

Full Length Research Paper

Potential and measures for sustaining Prunus africana (Hook.F.) Kalkman (Rosaceae) in Tchabal Mbabo forest (Mf), Adamaoua Cameroon

Ndedy Bile Armand Wilfried
  • Ndedy Bile Armand Wilfried
  • Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, B.P. 24157 Douala, Cameroon.
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Mpouam Alain Rayane
  • Mpouam Alain Rayane
  • Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, B.P. 24157 Douala, Cameroon.
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Betti Jean Lagarde
  • Betti Jean Lagarde
  • Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, B.P. 24157 Douala, Cameroon.
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Fono Louis Aimé
  • Fono Louis Aimé
  • Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science, B.P. 24157 Douala, Cameroon.
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Kourogue Liliane Rosine
  • Kourogue Liliane Rosine
  • Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, B.P. 24157 Douala, Cameroon.
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Fouadjio Benoit Jean
  • Fouadjio Benoit Jean
  • Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, B.P. 24157 Douala, Cameroon.
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Yimga Michele Flore
  • Yimga Michele Flore
  • Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, B.P. 24157 Douala, Cameroon.
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Wete Eric
  • Wete Eric
  • Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, B.P. 24157 Douala, Cameroon.
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Njimbam Oumar Farick
  • Njimbam Oumar Farick
  • Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, B.P. 24157 Douala, Cameroon.
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Nana Afiong Natacha
  • Nana Afiong Natacha
  • Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, B.P. 24157 Douala, Cameroon.
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Fils Billong Pascal
  • Fils Billong Pascal
  • Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, B.P. 24157 Douala, Cameroon.
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Ela Marius
  • Ela Marius
  • Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, B.P. 24157 Douala, Cameroon.
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Tassiamba Steve
  • Tassiamba Steve
  • Departement of Forestry, Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences, B.P. 222 Dschang, Cameroun.
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Tientcheu Stephanie
  • Tientcheu Stephanie
  • Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, B.P. 24157 Douala, Cameroon.
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Bem Eleanor
  • Bem Eleanor
  • Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, B.P. 24157 Douala, Cameroon.
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Guedem Christine
  • Guedem Christine
  • Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, B.P. 24157 Douala, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 23 March 2022
  •  Accepted: 27 June 2022
  •  Published: 31 August 2022

Abstract

Prunus africana (Hook. F.) Kalkman is a medicinal plant for which the bark is used to treat benign prostate hypertrophy. P. africana is listed in Appendix 2 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Its exploitation has been regulated in Cameroon through the settlement of some management standards. This paper aims to assess the potential of P. africana in the Tchabal Mbabo forest (MF), vast of 25,671 ha in view to formulate guidelines for sustainable harvesting. Data collection took place from October 1st to 28th 2021. This consisted of conducting forest management inventories at a sampling rate of 0.72%. Three hundred and fifty-eight (358) stems of P. africana were counted on a surface area of 57.5 ha, which gives a density of 6.23 stems/ha. The average values of diameter, height and bark thickness of the stems (unharvested and harvested sides) are respectively 48.17 ± 19.8 cm; 7 ± 4.26 m; 14.1 ± 4.72 mm and 10.39 ± 4.22 mm. The average annual bark increment is 1.3 mm/year for a bark regeneration rate of 60%. A half rotation of 7 years was obtained for a dry bark quota of 164.6 tons/year. It would be wise to take into account the dynamic elements to review the calculation of the quota for the second rotation.

 

Key words: Prunus africana, standards, parameters, sustainable management, Tchabal Mbabo.