African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12487

Full Length Research Paper

Eco-taxonomic distribution of plant species around motor mechanic workshops in Asaba and Benin City, Nigeria: Identification of oil tolerant plant species

Anoliefo, G. O.1*, Ikhajiagbe, B. 2, Okonofhua, B. O.3 and Diafe, F. V. 1
1Department of Botany, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. 2Raw Materials Research and  Development Council, Abuja, Nigeria. 3Department of Crop Science, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 15 August 2006
  •  Published: 02 October 2006

Abstract

A survey of plant species and their families present in auto mechanic workshops in Benin City and Asaba was carried out. The frequency of occurrence of plants in the sites visited was used to determine prevalence. Peperomia pellucida occurred most in all the sites visited with a 55% frequency. The high rate of occurrence of a particular plant species in the frequency table, suggests that such plants are tolerant and may be introduced as a possible phytoremediating agent.

 

Key words: Tolerant plants, mechanic workshops, Peperomia pellucida, waste engine oil.

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