The Characteristics and Economic Values of Colophospermum mopane (Kirk ex Benth.) J. Leonard in Botswana


	Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences
	Year: 2005 \| Volume: 8 \| Issue: 5 \| Page No.: 781-784 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2005.781.784

The Characteristics and Economic Values of Colophospermum mopane (Kirk ex Benth.) J. Leonard in Botswana

W. Mojeremane and A.U. Lumbile

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.

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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.

DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2005.781.784

URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=pjbs.2005.781.784

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