ABUNDANCE AND SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF Osyris quadripartita IN SOUTH OMO AND GAMGOFA ZONES, SNNPR, ETHIOPIA
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Osyris quadripartita is belongs to the family Santalaceae and known as the East African Sandalwood, indigenous to east Africa. It is an evergreen, dioecious shrub or tree, root hemi parasitic and highly branched. The wood is sold locally and also traded internationally for its essential oil which is used in making perfume. However, its abundance and socio economic importance have not been studied in SNNPR, Ethiopia. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the abundance and socio economic importance of Osyris quadripartita in South Omo and Gamgofa Zones. Accordingly, the study was conducted in five districts within the two zones. From five districts seven forest areas were selected purposively based on the distribution of Osyris quadripartita. The data was collected through vegetation survey, direct observation and local informants’ interview.A total of 28 plots were laid and 30 informants’ were interviewed.The results of this study showed that in 75% of the areas Osyris quadripartita was found abundantly whereas in 25% of the plots Osyris quadripartita was found rarely. However, most of the areas that Osyris quadripartita found abundantly were protected areas. Furthermore, the plant’s poor natural regenerative power from seeds and root suckers, and its being dioecious and root hemi parasitic may threatens the survival of the plant. As a result of these facts the cultivation of the plant should be encouraged.
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Amare Seifu
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