Tropical Plant Research
An International Journal by Society for Tropical Plant Research
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2021, VOLUME 8 ISSUE 2Pages: 159-182
A review on survey and analysis of ethnobotanical profiles of common indigenous wild edible plant species in Ethiopia
Zewdie Kassa*, Zemede Asfaw and Sebsebe Demissew
*Department of Biology, Mizan-Tepi University, Ethiopia
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This survey focuses on the review and analysis of literature on ethnobotanical profiles of common indigenous wild edible plant species in Ethiopia. There is a need to integrate indigenous knowledge and scientific knowledge resulting in successful utilization and commercialization of species with promising ethnobotanical profiles at local, national as well as international levels. Fourteen published literature sources were referred where species reviewed appeared in at least six of the literature. A comparison of Ethiopia and elsewhere was done. A total of 54 indigenous angiosperm species belonging to 32 families were identified. The results indicated that potential indigenous plant species are belonging to different habitats and vegetation types of Ethiopia. Yet these species are underutilized and not properly considered to support food security drives. Indigenous species can serve as flagship species/keystone species/umbrella species. Therefore, experiences from elsewhere could be the lessons learned for Ethiopia to take ethnobotanical research and applications at the grassroots level.
This survey focuses on the review and analysis of literature on ethnobotanical profiles of common indigenous wild edible plant species in Ethiopia. There is a need to integrate indigenous knowledge and scientific knowledge resulting in successful utilization and commercialization of species with promising ethnobotanical profiles at local, national as well as international levels. Fourteen published literature sources were referred where species reviewed appeared in at least six of the literature. A comparison of Ethiopia and elsewhere was done. A total of 54 indigenous angiosperm species belonging to 32 families were identified. The results indicated that potential indigenous plant species are belonging to different habitats and vegetation types of Ethiopia. Yet these species are underutilized and not properly considered to support food security drives. Indigenous species can serve as flagship species/keystone species/umbrella species. Therefore, experiences from elsewhere could be the lessons learned for Ethiopia to take ethnobotanical research and applications at the grassroots level.
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