A compilation and discussion of extensive information on a large number of plants (some 2,500 scientific names are included in the index). Uses are described in the 12 chapters under the headings: Forests and conservation (forest reserves; timber trees; minor forest products; protective functions) Food and fodder (cereals, roots, tubers, etc.; legumes; vegetables; fruits beverages; spices, etc.); Industrial or cash crops (cocoa; coffee; palms fibers; sugar; rubber; spices); Building and construction; Furnishings; Fuel (fuelwood; charcoal); Tools and crafts (including musical instruments) Potions and medicines; Poisons, tannin, dyes, etc.; Amenity landscaping and gardening; Weeds; and Plants and soil nutrients. Four indexes are provided: local (Ghanaian) names, common (English) names, scientific names, and general.