TY - GEN A1 - Hikel, Kerstin B. A1 - Kigathi, Rose A1 - Kellermann, Anna A1 - Onyango, Steve A1 - Schmitt, Christine B. T1 - Seed catalogue of woody species from coastal Kenya N2 - 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. Y1 - 2025 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:bvb:739-opus4-19040 ER -