Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Treculia africana is a multipurpose tree species commonly known as african breadfruit. Many names are given to this species in the igbo language in southern nigeria, but the most common is ukwa. University gadarif faculty of education department of chemistry, sudan.
The african american studies reader, 2nd edition this is an expanded and revised edition ofthe african american studies readerthat was the. Treculia africana is an evergreen forest tree 1030 max. African breadfruit treculia africana is a multipurpose tree species which belongs to the family moraceae and it grows in the forest zone. Abstract parboiling and dehulling are two closely associated primary operations preceding african breadfruit treculia africana seed kernel. Treculia africana is a species of tree known in english as african breadfruit tanzania, zambia, uganda, usa, breadfruit nigeria, wild jackfruit tanzania, uganda, and african boxwood malawi. Treculia africana in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Kuete v, metuno r, ngameni b, mbaveng at, ngandeu f, bezabih m, etoa fx, ngadjui bt, abegaz bm, beng vp 2008 antimicrobial activity of the methanolic extracts and compounds from treculia africana and treculia acuminata moraceae. It is widely grown in southern nigeria for its seeds and it is known by various tribal names in the country. Delimitation of a new variety of treculia africana decaisne subsp. It is the most comprehensive and authoritative anthology of. Encyclopedia africana thursday, september 24, 1964 at the university of ghana.
It can grow in semishade light woodland or no shade. Pdf a study was carried out to assess the quality of oil from t. This paper therefore, introduces, describes and highlights the potentials of treculia africana. Bread fruit seeds are generally consumed in the entire south eastern nigeria and beyond. Ellis et al 2007 quality of oil from treculia africana an underutilized forest plant. This year, we have partnered with five farmers coops and two privatelyowned mills in the rusizi district in southwestern rwanda, as well as creating a marvellous 2014 coop blend. Ansellia africana, also known as african orchid, african ansellia and leopard orchid is the only one single species in this genus. Africana traders is proud to announce that were expanding our offerings of 2014 rwandan microlots. Treculia africana, gestation period, seed yield, revenue generating capacity. Treculia is a genus of trees in the plant family moraceae that is native to west and central africa and madagascar.
The former is clearly superior in the weight of seeds produced while the latter produces more fruit and also produces twice as many branches. Combining ifs and afornets resources to support young. He argues that much of modern africana thought emerged out of. Click on each image to see a larger version and details of the record view all images. We evaluated its chemical and nutritional properties as a first step in realizing its food value. Method of extraction and demucilagination of treculia. The seed dry mass dm basis contained 8% moisture, 12. Treculia africana, otherwise known as african breadfruit, is a tropical, evergreen tree growing up to 30 m in height.
Extraction by organic solvents may bring the more toxic compounds like naphthoquinones, coumarines and iridoids. Leopard orchid is widely used in folk medicine of africa. The african breadfruit treculia africana decne is a member of the moraceae, a family that includes the more popular polynesian breadfruit, artocarpus altilisfosberg also called artocarpus communis. Profile of the african bread fruit treculia africana. The effect of different processing methods on the nutrient. The trees are planted some distance away from residential areas to avert the danger posed by its. Article pdf available january 2007 with 772 reads how we measure reads. Treculia africana african breadfruit or breadnut pfaf.
It belongs to the family moraceae and it grows in the forest zone, particularly the coastal swamp zone agbogidi and onomeregbor, 2008. The african breadfruit treculia africana is produced by treculia, a wild tropical evergreen tree and has immense potential as a nutritional source for. Aubreville states that some cultivated trees produce infructescences up to 50 cm. Though the plant kigelia africana is a rich source of many chemical compounds as it is usual for bignoniaceous plants one cannot say that this plant is an extreme toxic one. African breadfruit treculia africana decne and polynesian. This page was last edited on 10 december 2014, at 03. Title bihrmanns caudiciforms publication author website. It has a dense, spreading crown and a fluted trunk covered with dark gray and smooth bark. Treculia africana is currently included in the list of endangered species of southern nigeria meregini, 2005 and this is quite worrisome. Oct 27, 2011 kuete v, metuno r, ngameni b, mbaveng at, ngandeu f, bezabih m, etoa fx, ngadjui bt, abegaz bm, beng vp 2008 antimicrobial activity of the methanolic extracts and compounds from treculia africana and treculia acuminata moraceae.
Even though the yield was low, the quality of the oil from treculia africana seeds was good and can be used as. Quality of oil from treculia africana an underutilized forest plant. Ansellia africana is a sympodial epiphyte or sometimes terrestrial orchid from africa given the fact that this species is close relative to cymbidium and grammatophyllum orchids and even can be hybridized with them freely they are large to giant sized. It usually grows from 5 12 metres tall but can reach up to 25 metres, with a thick, fluted bole which can be 80cm or more in diameter. Pdf profile of the african bread fruit treculia africana.
Ansellia is a monotypic genus, that contains only one currently accepted species which is, in fact, seems to be complex of very similar species. The leaves are huge, dark green, simple, and alternate. In the africana studies major students will understand the complexities, struggles, and successes of people of african descent that exist throughout the world. Quotes tagged as africanastudies showing of 3 most people write me off when they see me. Department of pharmacognosy, faculty of pharmacy, university of alneelain, khartoum. Antioxidant activities of peptide hydrolysates obtained from the. In order to promote its use as food, this study was conducted to determine the pasting properties of the flour derived from the seeds. The bestknown member of the genus, treculia africana, commonly known as the african breadfruit, is used as a food plant. Pdf quality of oil from treculia africana an underutilized forest. African diasporic consciousness in the afroarabic world of the middle ages. Treculia africana consumer acceptability test in south eastern nigeria. African breadfruit treculia africana was processed by cooking and roasting.
Plants profile for treculia africana african breadfruit. Pasting properties of treculia africana seed flour in. Introduction to karanj derris indica acharya and raj 1 reported that the botanical research on medicinal plants is getting much importance and it is included among the. Particularly the coastal swamp zone agbogidi and onomaregbo, 2008. What they do not know is the pride i have in the blood that runs through my veins. When cut, the thick bark produces white latex that turns rusty red. Treculia africana african breadfruit of the family moraceae is an underutilized and neglected fruit plant. The family contains over 50 genera and over species of tropical trees and shrubs, many of which produce edible fruits and seeds.
Nutrient, antinutrient and sensory evaluation of both the raw, cooked and roasted samples was. The physical and chemical indices of african breadfruit treculia africana seed oil extracted with. The seed s are highly nutrition and constitute a source of vitamins, minerals protein, carbohydrate and fat okafe and okow 1994, make ride and elema, 1985. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. It is a great pleasure and privilege for me to inaugurate this first meeting of the editorial board of the encyclopaedia africana. Ntroduction african bread fruit, treculia africana var. African studies and the state of the art mario azevedo africa and the genesis of humankind r. Introduction to karanj derris indica acharya and raj 1 reported that the botanical research on medicinal plants is getting much importance and it. Ize in benin, jekri, sobo in ijaw, and ediang in efik, ukwa is the seed of the african breadfruit which is similar to the breadfruit eaten in the caribbean and south pacific, but a bit different. Leaves simple, alternate, very large, about 30 max. Treculia africana is a tree species in the genus treculia which can be used as a food plant and. Many names are given to this species in the igbo language in southern nigeria, but the most common is ukwa the geographical distribution of t. Alpha bah european exploration and conquest of africa mario azevedo africas road to independence 19451960 julius e. The fruits are hard and fibrous, can be the size of a volleyball and weight up to 8.
It usually grows from 5 12 metres tall but can reach up to 25 metres, with a thick, fluted bole which can be 80cm or more in diameter385. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The selections are written by experts in the fields of literature, history, sociology, anthropology, political writing, feminism, and. It is widely grown in southern nigeria for its seeds, and is known by various tribal names in the country. Tui magic life africana hotel, hammamet tripadvisor. Africana philosophy in context africana philosophy is a species of africana thought, which involves theoretical questions raised by critical engagements with ideas in africana cultures and their hybrid, mixed, or creolized forms worldwide. Health and nutritional benefits of african breadfruit. Legitimate trade, diplomacy, and the slave trade m. The kigelia plant have medicinal properties not only because of its abstract our world harbours a rich source of medicinal plants which are used in treatment of wide range of diseases. Distinguished members of the editorial board of the encyclopaedia africana. By badlydrawnboy22, philip wojtas own work, cc bysa 3.
Chimpanzees have been observed to use tools to break the. The agronomic studies showed that seed sterilisation resulted in a lower proportion of deformed seedlings. Botanically known as treculia africana, african breadfruit ukwa is a very nutrition meal commonly eaten by the igbo people in southeastern nigeria. The africana studies major is designed for students with an interest in shaping the world. It provides assortment of food necessary for nutritional diversity and survival especially during the hungry season i. Journal of agriculture and social research jasr vol.
Sep 25, 20 of treculia africana found in parts of ghana and nigeria. Treculia africana african breadfruit or breadnut pfaf plant. It provides assortment of food necessary for nutritional diversity and survival especially during the hungry season. Phytochemical investigation of antimicrobial activity.
Phytochemical investigation of antimicrobial activity leaves extract of kigelia africana. Soluble protein was isolated from treculia africana seed flour by alkaline solubilization and acid precipitation, and further hydrolyzed with three. Prou is the cofounder and director of the haitian studies association. Treculia africana is a tree species in the genus treculia which can be used as a food plant and for various other traditional uses. Includes bibliographical references and index contents. Progress in agronomic, nutritional and engineering. As a matter of fact, the species is urgently in need of priority conservation measures.
How to grow ansellia africana orchid looking after orchids. The study was designed to evaluate the effect of different processing methods on the nutrient and antinutrient composition of african breadfruit treculia africana. Multidisciplinary perspectives on the africana experience provides a thorough and scholarly examination of africa and its diasporas, focusing on africana social and cultural history. Effect of extrusion condition and defatted soybean inclusion on the physicochemical, invitro digestibility and sensory acceptability of african breadfruit treculia africana blends. Media in category treculia africana the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Particular attention is paid to progress in agronomic, nutritional and engineering development research, as well as consumer preferences after alternative processing operations. Treculia africana is a large evergreen tree species found in tropical parts of africa and is one of the forest tree species that are adjudged to be of immense domestic importance to both rural and urban dwellers. African bread fruit treculia african decne is a member of the maraca family. The african bread fruit is produced by treculia, a wild tropical evergreen tree and has immense potential as a nutritional source for man. Since there was no reason for the people of the african continent to have considered themselves. Sterculia africana is a deciduous tree with erect branches spreading to form a rounded crown. An introduction to africana philosophy in this book lewis r. The rich collection of essays in introduction to africana studies.