Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Prunus africana (Hook. f.) Kalkman (Rosaceae),
commonly known as “Pygeum” or “African cherry”, occurs in mainland montane forests …

One of the main questions in ecosystem restoration is where to obtain the seeds to re-
establish plant communities. While the most commonly advocated approach is to use seeds …

The monumental work of Olov Hedberg provided deep insights into the spectacular and
fragmented tropical alpine flora of the African sky islands. Here we review recent molecular …

Conservation priorities for Prunus africana, a tree species found across Afromontane
regions, which is of great commercial interest internationally and of local value for rural …

Abstract The Eastern African Afromontane forest is getting increased attention in
conservation studies because of its high endemicity levels and shrinking geographic …

Increasing globalization has promoted the spread of exotic species, including disease
vectors. Understanding the evolutionary processes involved in such colonizations is both of …

Prunus africana is an endangered medicinal plant and hence new propagation methods are
urgently required to increase its populations. Unfortunately, propagation through seeds is …

Ethnopharmacological relevance After almost 50 years of international trade in wild
harvested medicinal bark from Africa and Madagascar, the example of Prunus africana …

Wild edible plants (WEPs) can provide diverse and nutrient-rich food sources that contribute
to the health and well-being of communities worldwide. In northwestern Kenya, WEPs are …

Background Malaria remains a major tropical vector-borne disease of immense public
health concern owing to its debilitating effects in sub-Saharan Africa. Over the past 30 years …