Ethnobotanical of Dacryodes edulis In Southern Nigeria 2: Practices and Applications amongst the Igbos.

The Igbos of Southeast Nigeria believes ube (Dacryodes edulis (G.Don) H.J.Lam) originated in the region. The plant is heavily cultivated around homes, homesteads, and village centers as a preferred reception/meeting point. It constitutes a key auxiliary income source for farmers, women, and vendors alike. The whole plant and/or its parts are associated with several practices and applications…