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Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile
Also known as: Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile, Balanites aegyptiaca
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Feb 5, 2026 13 facts
claimThe fruits of Balanites aegyptiaca, Carissa edulis, and Grewia tenax supply carbohydrates, minerals, and antioxidants.
claimTrees such as Balanites aegyptiaca and Lannea triphylla improve soil fertility, prevent erosion, provide pollinator habitats, and contribute to carbon sequestration when integrated into homesteads, rangelands, and agroforestry systems.
claimIn Ethiopian drylands, including the Somali and Afar regions, wild edible plants such as C. edulis, B. aegyptiaca, A. dubius, M. stenopetala, and P. dactylifera are valued for their protein, carbohydrate, and micronutrient content.
claimCordeauxia edulis Hemsl., Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile, Amaranthus dubius Mart. ex Thell., and Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) Cufod. are highly preferred and multipurpose wild edible plant species in Shabelle Zone, Eastern Ethiopia.
claimIn the Shabelle Zone, the species Ziziphus mauritiana, Balanites aegyptiaca, and Carissa edulis possess high commercial value due to their taste, cultural preference, and seasonal abundance.
claimOverharvesting of high-value wild edible plant species, specifically Acacia rugosus, Carissa edulis, Balanites aegyptiaca, Amaranthus dubius, and Balanites ogadensis, is a growing concern in the Shabelle Zone.
claimBased on a direct matrix ranking of multi-purpose wild edible plants, Balanites aegyptiaca, Carissa edulis, Commiphora myrrha, Boswellia ogadensis, and Moringa stenopetala received the highest cumulative utility scores across multiple use categories.
claimThe wild edible plant species C. edulis, B. aegyptiaca, P. dactylifera, Z. mauritiana, L. triphylla, F. sycomorus, and V. madagascariensis are frequently cited for their taste, nutritional value, seasonal or year-round availability, and ease of collection.
procedureEffective in-situ conservation strategies for wild edible plants include the establishment of community-managed forests, sacred groves, and protected areas to safeguard species such as Lippia triphylla, Balanites aegyptiaca, Moringa stenopetala, and Vangueria madagascariensis.
claimThe top-ranked wild edible plants in the Shabelle Zone, including C. edulis, B. aegyptiaca, A. dubius, M. stenopetala, and P. dactylifera, are valued for their versatility, consistent utility, and role as daily foods or dietary supplements.
claimIn a preference ranking study, local informants identified Carissa edulis, Balanites aegyptiaca, Amaranthus dubius, Moringa stenopetala, and Phoenix dactylifera as the most preferred wild edible plant species due to their palatability, nutritional benefits, and availability.
claimThe wild edible plant species B. aegyptiaca, C. edulis, C. myrrha, B. ogadensis, and M. stenopetala are valued for food, medicinal applications, fuel, construction materials, livestock fodder, and cultural practices.
claimSpring harvests of wild edible plants in the Shabelle Zone include Amaranthus dubius, Balanites aegyptiaca, Boscia neglecta, and Dobera glabra.
The traditional use of wild edible plants in pastoral and agro ... link.springer.com Feb 23, 2023 5 facts
measurementThe fibre contents of Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile and Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf. are higher than those of other studied species, while carbohydrate and energy contents are higher in the fruits of Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf.
claimThe medicinal and dietary uses of B. aegyptiaca (L.) Delile, R. natalensis Bernh. ex C.Krauss, T. indica L., Z. spina-christi (L.) Desf., and M. africana L. have been reported in studies conducted in Ethiopia.
measurementThe fruits of Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile, Cordia africana Lam., and Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf. contain crude protein, crude fibre, moisture, carbohydrates, total energy, and minerals.
claimZ. spina-christi (L.) Desf., T. indica L., and B. aegyptiaca L. were among the highly cited species in Quara District, northwest Ethiopia.
measurementThe fruits of Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile and Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf. have higher calcium values, whereas iron, zinc, and potassium contents in the fruits of Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile and Cordia africana Lam. are approximately 50% higher than in Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf.
Assessment of the nutritional value of a wild edible plant Scorzonera ... discovery.researcher.life Dec 1, 2025 3 facts
claimBalanites aegyptiaca and Acacia etbaica scored the highest rank order priority (ROP) values among wild edible plants for their use in treating anthrax and skin infections, respectively.
claimOpuntia ficus-indica, Ziziphus spina-christi, Ficus vasta Forssk., Ficus sur Forssk., and Balanites aegyptiaca are marketable wild edible plants (WEPs) according to interviews and local market surveys.
claimThe most preferred wild edible plants in the Raya-Azebo District of Ethiopia are Ziziphus spina-christi L. Desf., Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del., and Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Miller.
Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com Apr 23, 2021 1 fact
claimAdansonia digitata, Balanites aegyptiaca, Ziziphus mauritiana, Boscia senegalensis, and Cassia obtusifolia are key suppliers of pro-vitamins A, B2, and C in Africa.
Ethnobotanical Study of Wild Edible Plants and Their Indigenous ... scirp.org 1 fact
claimIn Northern Ethiopia, edible plants include Adansonia digitata, Balanites aegyptiaca, Carissa spinarum, Cordia africana, Tamarindus indica, Ximenia americana, and Ziziphus spina-christi.