Dr. Luambo Jeffrey Ramarumo, a South African born Ethnobotanist, in 2022 he obtain a PhD in Ethnobotany from the University of Fort Hare. Dr Ramarumo holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Conservation and Biodiversity, a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours in Botany and a Master of Science (MSc) in Botany from the University of Venda. In 2018, he became an accredited Professional Natural Scientist in the field of Botanical Science, by the South Africa Council for Natural Scientific Professions. Dr. Ramarumo is a Specialist Botanical Researcher, and his research field of expertise involves, Ethnobotany (Human-Plants-Use-Relations), Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Social-Ecological Systems, Sustainability, Phytomedicines, Biological Invasion, Vegetation Ecology, and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Invasive alien species are regarded as one of the major driving forces of species extinction worl... more Invasive alien species are regarded as one of the major driving forces of species extinction worldwide. To counteract the invasion’s spread and minimize species extinction risk, countries like South Africa are devoted to halting human-induced invasion using various means. The failed efforts to halt the invasion spread have forced South African scientists to start considering social controlling mechanisms, including utilization of these species without propagation as one of the alternatives. It is within this context that this review was aimed at making an inventory of invasive grass species that provide ecosystem services in South Africa. The required data were gathered through rigorous literature surveys and analysis. A total of 19 invasive alien grass and rush species, from 15 genera and two families that are associated with provision of ecosystems services, were documented. The reported species are associated with the provision of nine ecosystem services. The current study argued...
Luambo Jeffrey Ramarumo, Alfred Maroyi* & Milingoni Peter Tshisikhawe Department of Botany, Facul... more Luambo Jeffrey Ramarumo, Alfred Maroyi* & Milingoni Peter Tshisikhawe Department of Botany, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X1314, Alice, 5700, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Department of Botany, School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou, 0950, Limpopo Province, South Africa E-mail: amaroyi@ufh.ac.za
Invasive alien plant species are plant species that establish themselves outside their native dis... more Invasive alien plant species are plant species that establish themselves outside their native distributional range. The current study documented utilization of alien plant species in the Eastern Cape province in South Africa. Information about utilization of alien plant species was gathered through interviews conducted with 120 participants, which included 13 traditional healers, 27 herbalists, ten farmers and 70 laypeople. Ethnobotanical importance of documented species was assessed through evaluation of use value (UV), fidelity level (FL) and relative frequency citation (RFC). A third of the participants (33.3%) perceived alien plant species as undesirable, while 71.1% of the participants argued that alien plant species had beneficial effects. A total of 26 alien plant species were recorded, seven species being fruit trees, followed by ornamental plants (five species), fodder and herbal medicines (four species each), construction materials, erosion control and vegetables (two spec...
Although Warburgia salutaris is popular and well-known medicinal plant in southern Africa, there ... more Although Warburgia salutaris is popular and well-known medicinal plant in southern Africa, there is still a wealth of undocumented therapeutic uses of the species within the Vhavenda ethnic group in South Africa. The literature studies confirmed that there is a sparse rather than a paucity of information about W. salutaris preparation method, administration processes and dosage used for therapeutics. This study was aimed at documenting the therapeutic uses of W. salutaris, by the Vhavenda ethnic group within the Soutpansberg Region, Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Data on therapeutic uses of the species were collected using semi-structured interview, supplemented by field guided-walk with 346 participants. The total of nine therapeutic uses of W. salutaris were recorded and this includes being used as herbal medicine for bilharzia (FL=15.3%), womb cleaning after recurring miscarriages (FL=13.8%), period pain (FL=12.5%), earache (FL=8.8%), asthma (FL=7.5%), spinal cord pains (FL=10.0%), genital sore (FL=8.1%), colds (FL=6.5%) and toothache (FL=17.7%). The therapeutic preparation process of the species includes decoction (33.4%), soaking (22.2%), powder-grounding (22.2%) and leaf-squeezing (22.2%) whereas, the administration processes involved oral (45%), smoking (11%), bathing (11%), injection (11%), sap-pouring (11%). This study present novel traditional therapeutic knowledge associated with W. salutaris which was never been reported before. The therapeutic uses of W. salutaris in the traditional health care seemed to be prevalent and reliable in combating illnesses in scant resources communities.
Plants used for making birdlime and indigenous knowledge associated with the practice in Soutpans... more Plants used for making birdlime and indigenous knowledge associated with the practice in Soutpansberg region, Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, Limpopo province, South Africa have been documented. Twelve birdlime-making plant species belonging to Apocynaceae, Celastraceae, Euphorbiaceae, Loranthaceae, Moraceae and Sapotaceae families were recorded. The common species included Maytenus peduncularis (Sond.) Loyes cited by 23.6% informants, Euphorbia pulvinata Marloth (17.2%) and Landolphia kirkii Dyer (12%). Plant parts used were latex (50%), fruit (34%), root (8) and the mixture of latex and fruit (8%). Documentation of plant species used for birdlime-making is of great interest, not only for preservation of the Vhavenḓa's traditional culture, but also for promoting economic subsistence, nutritional value and livelihood amongst poor and marginalized people.
Invasive alien species are regarded as one of the major driving forces of species extinction worl... more Invasive alien species are regarded as one of the major driving forces of species extinction worldwide. To counteract the invasion’s spread and minimize species extinction risk, countries like South Africa are devoted to halting human-induced invasion using various means. The failed efforts to halt the invasion spread have forced South African scientists to start considering social controlling mechanisms, including utilization of these species without propagation as one of the alternatives. It is within this context that this review was aimed at making an inventory of invasive grass species that provide ecosystem services in South Africa. The required data were gathered through rigorous literature surveys and analysis. A total of 19 invasive alien grass and rush species, from 15 genera and two families that are associated with provision of ecosystems services, were documented. The reported species are associated with the provision of nine ecosystem services. The current study argued...
Luambo Jeffrey Ramarumo, Alfred Maroyi* & Milingoni Peter Tshisikhawe Department of Botany, Facul... more Luambo Jeffrey Ramarumo, Alfred Maroyi* & Milingoni Peter Tshisikhawe Department of Botany, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X1314, Alice, 5700, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Department of Botany, School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou, 0950, Limpopo Province, South Africa E-mail: amaroyi@ufh.ac.za
Invasive alien plant species are plant species that establish themselves outside their native dis... more Invasive alien plant species are plant species that establish themselves outside their native distributional range. The current study documented utilization of alien plant species in the Eastern Cape province in South Africa. Information about utilization of alien plant species was gathered through interviews conducted with 120 participants, which included 13 traditional healers, 27 herbalists, ten farmers and 70 laypeople. Ethnobotanical importance of documented species was assessed through evaluation of use value (UV), fidelity level (FL) and relative frequency citation (RFC). A third of the participants (33.3%) perceived alien plant species as undesirable, while 71.1% of the participants argued that alien plant species had beneficial effects. A total of 26 alien plant species were recorded, seven species being fruit trees, followed by ornamental plants (five species), fodder and herbal medicines (four species each), construction materials, erosion control and vegetables (two spec...
Although Warburgia salutaris is popular and well-known medicinal plant in southern Africa, there ... more Although Warburgia salutaris is popular and well-known medicinal plant in southern Africa, there is still a wealth of undocumented therapeutic uses of the species within the Vhavenda ethnic group in South Africa. The literature studies confirmed that there is a sparse rather than a paucity of information about W. salutaris preparation method, administration processes and dosage used for therapeutics. This study was aimed at documenting the therapeutic uses of W. salutaris, by the Vhavenda ethnic group within the Soutpansberg Region, Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Data on therapeutic uses of the species were collected using semi-structured interview, supplemented by field guided-walk with 346 participants. The total of nine therapeutic uses of W. salutaris were recorded and this includes being used as herbal medicine for bilharzia (FL=15.3%), womb cleaning after recurring miscarriages (FL=13.8%), period pain (FL=12.5%), earache (FL=8.8%), asthma (FL=7.5%), spinal cord pains (FL=10.0%), genital sore (FL=8.1%), colds (FL=6.5%) and toothache (FL=17.7%). The therapeutic preparation process of the species includes decoction (33.4%), soaking (22.2%), powder-grounding (22.2%) and leaf-squeezing (22.2%) whereas, the administration processes involved oral (45%), smoking (11%), bathing (11%), injection (11%), sap-pouring (11%). This study present novel traditional therapeutic knowledge associated with W. salutaris which was never been reported before. The therapeutic uses of W. salutaris in the traditional health care seemed to be prevalent and reliable in combating illnesses in scant resources communities.
Plants used for making birdlime and indigenous knowledge associated with the practice in Soutpans... more Plants used for making birdlime and indigenous knowledge associated with the practice in Soutpansberg region, Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, Limpopo province, South Africa have been documented. Twelve birdlime-making plant species belonging to Apocynaceae, Celastraceae, Euphorbiaceae, Loranthaceae, Moraceae and Sapotaceae families were recorded. The common species included Maytenus peduncularis (Sond.) Loyes cited by 23.6% informants, Euphorbia pulvinata Marloth (17.2%) and Landolphia kirkii Dyer (12%). Plant parts used were latex (50%), fruit (34%), root (8) and the mixture of latex and fruit (8%). Documentation of plant species used for birdlime-making is of great interest, not only for preservation of the Vhavenḓa's traditional culture, but also for promoting economic subsistence, nutritional value and livelihood amongst poor and marginalized people.
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Papers by Luambo J. Ramarumo, Ph.D.: Ethnobotany; (Pr. Nat.Sci.)