Abstract:
This study reviews the characteristics and economic value of Colophospermum
mopane a multipurpose indigenous tree growing in many countries of southern
Africa. In Botswana the tree is confined to the north-eastern parts of the country
and provide goods (fire wood, timber and poles) and services (soil and water,
environmental and biodiversity conservation). The tree is a host to mopane worm
(Imbrasia belina) that feeds on its leaves and the worm is a famous protein
rich human food and economical resource in southern Africa.
W. Mojeremane and A.U. Lumbile , 2005. The Characteristics and Economic Values of Colophospermum mopane (Kirk ex Benth.) J. Leonard in Botswana. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 8: 781-784.
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