Use of the Athrixia phylicoides plant in Tshwane: an anthropological study

Siko, Maggie Ngwanamaphoto

dc.contributor.advisor	Van Vuuren, C. J.
dc.contributor.author	Siko, Maggie Ngwanamaphoto
dc.date.accessioned	2017-03-15T10:05:39Z
dc.date.available	2017-03-15T10:05:39Z
dc.date.issued	2016-02
dc.identifier.citation	Siko, Maggie Ngwanamaphoto (2016) Use of the Athrixia phylicoides plant in Tshwane: an anthropological study, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22132>	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22132
dc.description.abstract	This study focuses on the use of the Athrixia phylicoides plant in Tshwane, Gauteng, South Africa. The plant is used within the domestic domain as a beverage, for medicinal purposes, as well as for the manufacturing of domestic brooms. The aim of the study was to investigate the use and market of Athrixia phylicoides in two of the Tshwane markets, namely; Denneboom and Marabastad. Case study design, participant observation and interviews were employed to collect data. A literature review was conducted to construct a theoretical framework. The study reveals that traditional healers, broom makers and customers have a remarkable knowledge about Athrixia phylicoides, which has been untapped thus far. In addition, the study indicates that possible extinction of the Athrixia phylicoides plant, due to over-harvesting and lack of conservation, will pose a challenge to the market.	en
dc.format.extent	1 online resource (xv, 183 leaves) : color illustrations, color maps	en
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.subject	Indigenous knowledge	en
dc.subject	Heritage	en
dc.subject	Cultural heritage	en
dc.subject	Traditional healers	en
dc.subject	Broom makers	en
dc.subject	Customers	en
dc.subject	Athrixia phylicoides	en
dc.subject	Mohlahlaila	en
dc.subject.ddc	306.4610968227
dc.subject.lcsh	Compositae -- South Africa -- City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Medicinal plants -- South Africa -- City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Endemic plants -- South Africa -- City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Medical anthropology -- South Africa -- City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Traditional medicine -- South Africa -- City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Wild plants, Edible -- Therapeutic use -- South Africa -- City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Manufacturing industries -- South Africa -- City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Handicraft -- South Africa -- City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality	en
dc.title	Use of the Athrixia phylicoides plant in Tshwane: an anthropological study	en
dc.type	Dissertation	en
dc.description.department	Anthropology	en
dc.description.degree	M.A. (Anthropology)	en