@misc{HikelKigathiKellermannetal.2025, author = {Hikel, Kerstin B. and Kigathi, Rose and Kellermann, Anna and Onyango, Steve and Schmitt, Christine B.}, title = {Seed catalogue of woody species from coastal Kenya}, doi = {10.15475/scuppu.2025}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:739-opus4-19040}, pages = {VI, 77 Seiten}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Kenyan coastal forests harbor a high diversity of woody plants, comprising 88 families and 937 species. These species-rich forests are highly threatened by human disturbances, leading to forest degradation and habitat loss. To preserve this biodiversity, effective conservation strategies are essential. Conservation efforts may involve both site-based and species-based measures, including botanical surveys and seed collection for propagation in tree nurseries. The aim of this study was to develop a seed catalogue of woody species from coastal Kenya to support seed identification in the field and at various tree nurseries. So far, the catalogue characterizes seeds (and if available also fruits) of 69 woody species across 31 plant families. Each entry includes a brief description, size and weight measurements, and photographs to facilitate identification.}, language = {en} }