Clara N. Ikegbunam

Morphological and Anatomical Features of Bridelia ferruginea

Anthony E. Nweze, Anthonia N. Ngwu, Clara N. Ikegbunam, Nnenna H. Osayi, Godswill C. Ajuzioju, Obinna V. James, Prince I. Nwagbo, Angela N. Amujiri & Eugene O. Ojua · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2025

This research aims to examine and make available the morphological and anatomical features inherent in Bridelia ferruginea, which will serve as taxonomic tools for its delineation. The stem, leaves, flowers and fruits were investigated in the Department of Plant Science and Biote...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i2303

Functional Trait and Phylogenetic Diversity of Tree and Shrub Species in Three Tropical Forests across Anambra State, Nigeria

Chisom F. Iroka, Raphael N. Okigbo, Kenneth U. Ekwealor, Clara N. Ikegbunam, Onyili C. Adachukwu & Nwakuche O. Adaugo · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2024

Understanding which species coexist, their roles, and interactions enrich our knowledge of local ecosystems; and, the ecosystem services rendered by forests are paramount. Identifying key tree species allows us to assess their contributions to ecosystem services such as carbon se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i3309

Evaluation of the Phytochemical and Proximate Composition of Fruit of False Yam (Icacina senegalensis) and African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum)

Kenneth U. Ekwealor, Chisom F. Iroka, Uche P. Nwaogaranya, Clara N. Ikegbunam & Victor S. Njom · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2023

The biochemical composition of the seed, fruit-pulp and fruit-skin of false yam and African star apple was carried out in this study using standard techniques. The result of the mean phytochemical composition of Icacina senegalensis and Chrysophyllum albidum fruits revealed highe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2023/v11i1203