Survey and assessment of floral diversity on wild edible. Find the quotes you need in jon krakauers into the wild, sortable by theme, character, or chapter. Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local. Rural people of ethiopia are endowed with a deep knowledge concerning the use of wild plants. Common edible plants of africa 7 african rice oryza glaberrima3 west africa the wild progenitor of this modern crop, oryza breviligulata3, is native to west africa, and african rice has been cultivated in for at least 2500 years. The edible tuber has a rough skin that is difficult to peel but readily softened by heating.
Dietary values of wild and semiwild edible plants in. Pdf seasonal availability and consumption of wild edible. Ethnobotanical survey of wild edible fruit tree species in. Therefore, the aim of this study is to document the wild edible. They are means of survival for rural communities, especially during times of drought, famine, shocks and risks. Edible wild plants iowa department of natural resources. Studies showed that, there are more than 4 edible wild plants in ethiopia, which belongs to 224 genera from 77 families. Wild edible plants are of crucial importance in all parts of the world in supporting global food basket about one billion people on a daily basis. Request pdf on jan 1, 2010, teketay and others published edible wild plants in ethiopia find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Studies showed that, there are more than 4 edible wild plants in ethiopia, which belongs to 224 genera. A total of 20 major markets were chosen for this study as they form the primary source of supply for wild edible plants in the state viz 1.
Into the wild quotes from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. Ethiopian environment and forest research institute, 30708 addis. The uses and manage ment of weps are variable with land use type and cultural. Information related to wild edible plants is mainly transferred through word of mouth. Assessment of wild leafy vegetables traditionally consumed. The ethnobotanical study on edible wild plants was carried out from may to december, 2001, in four districts of ethiopia. This is particularly true with regard to the use of medicinal plants and wild edible plants that are consumed at times of famine and other hardships. It was found that wild plants were an integral component of the livelihood of these areas for diverse rationale, round the year. The study areas included the rural and semiurban settings of alamata, cheha, goma, and yilmana denssa districts of tigray, southern peoples, oromiya, and amhara regional states, respectively. Shrubs represented 31% of species followed by trees 30%, herbs 29% and climbers 9%. Wild useful plants with emphasis on traditional use of. By ermias lulekal, zemede asfaw, ensermu kelbessa and patrick van damme. Wild edible plants in ethiopia ugent open access journals. Free manuals to downloads on survival and edible plants.
This implies that the consumption of wild plants is a necessary part of the strategies adopted by people in order to survive in harsh environ edible wild fruit trees and shrubs and their socioeconomic significance in central ethiopia. From the uplands to the bottom lands and surrounding lake areas, edible plants thrive. Data was collected through semistructured interview and focus group discussions. Yam plants can grow up to 15 m 49 ft in length and 7. Ethiopia s aspirations to create healthy and productive environments, and food secure communities could well be supported by the wide array of diversity in wild semi wild edible plants.
Imphal west khwairamban keithel and singjamei bazaar 3. Wild edible trees and shrubs in the semiarid lowlands of southern ethiopia. Study on the diversity and use of wild edible plants in bullen district northwest ethiopia tarikuberihun1 andeyayumolla2. Reflections on the role of faminefoods at a time of drought introduction and background 032000 for many years the importance of wild plants in subsistence agriculture in the developing world as a food supplement and as a means of survival during times of drought and famine has been overlooked. Survey and assessment of floral diversity on wild edible plants from senapati district of manipur, northeast india neli lokho pfoze1, yogendra kumar1, bekington myrboh2 1department of botany, north eastern hill university, shillong793022, meghalaya, india. Ethnobotanical survey of wild edible plants and their. Conservation and use of traditional vegetables in ethiopia. An ethnobotanical study was conducted to investigate indigenous knowledge and socioeconomics of edible wild fruit trees and shrubs ewftss in arsi zone, central ethiopia. Ethiopia is endowed with a large variety of plant and animal species. This entry was posted in edible plants, survival and tagged army, edible plants, free manuals, herbalism, herbs, military survival, shelter. Journal of medicinal plants studies wild relatives 29, 22. The flora of ethiopia consists of many types of vegetation, flowers, and plants. The rural populations in ethiopia have a rich knowledge of wild edible plants and consumption of wild edible plants is still an integral part of the different cultures in the country. Research some of the wild edible plants you can now identify.
Edible wild plants in ethiopia pdf ebook download free. Traditionally, bushman women spent 34 days a week gathering veldkost wild plants, often going out in groups to search for edible or medicinal plants. The use of wild plants in the native diet, in religious ceremonies as well as for magic and medicinal purposes is commonplace and widespread. The region below the sahara is home to hundreds of contributors to the food supply, almost none of which is currently accorded scientific support, official. The skins vary in color from dark brown to light pink. Relevant ethnobotanical data focused on wild edible plants were collected using. A total of 30 ewftss bearing species that belong to. Wisconsin holds a vast variety of edible wild plants. Edible wild plants in ethiopia request pdf researchgate.
The collected data was analyzed through direct matrix ranking, pairwise ranking, and priority ranking methods. These practices adversely affect wild woreda, borena zone, oromia national. Underutilized wild edible plants in the chilga district. Wild edible trees and shrubs in the semiarid lowlands of. On the other hand, consumption of edible wild plants is common in ethiopia. Comparative analysis of indigenous knowledge on use and. It might be supposed that a hungry continent would exploit all its available food plants to the fullest, but in africas case that is not so.
The study was conducted in benna tsemay district, south omo zone of the southern nations, nationalities and peoples region snnpr of ethiopia, to identify and document wild edible trees and. A herbalist in ethiopia would in most cases be more qualified than i am to discuss ethiopian herbs helpful for managing the symptoms associated with high blood pressure. The traditional vegetables of ethiopia include both cultivated species and noncultivated wild weedy plants. Seasonal availability and consumption of wild edible plants in semiarid ethiopia. Seventeen wild plants were collected from various region of the subject area based on their possible nutritive and pharmacological potential, during the present ethnobotanical survey. This study was designed to document the use and conservation of wild edible plants in bullen district, northwestern ethiopia.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants of kara and. Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in burji district, segan. Ethiopia is endowed with abundant medicinal plant resources and traditional medicinal practices. Ramps, allium tricoccum, are part of the allium family and have some. Hence addressing the global problem of reversing plant diversity in urban areas requires multiple innovative ways. Ethnobotanical study of edible wild plants in some. Its all about ramps these days and from chef to wild forager they are in high demand. Field and herbarium studies on wild flowering plants of ethiopia furnished 203 species consumed by the community.
Implications to food security and climate change adaptation. Useful plant species diversity in homegardens and its. However, wep are largely ignored in land use planning and implementation, economic development, and biodiversity conservation. Oxythenantra abysinica was the most preferred species. Moreover, weprelated traditional knowledge is rapidly eroding. If time allows, have the people prepare the edible wild foods and eat them. These account for about 3% of the higher species with edible fruits contributed to 61. In this study, a total of 77 wild edible plant species were identified. A study on the dietary value of eight wild edibles in iran and india also. Ethnobotany of wild and semiwild edible plants of konso. Wild edible plants in ethiopia growth form analysis of ethiopian weps indicates that shrubs 129 species, 32%, represented the dominant growth form, followed by trees 127 species, 30%, herbs 121 species, 29% and climbers 36 species, 9%, respectively.
In ethiopia wild edible plants are facing threats inmaterials and methods their natural habitats from various human activities such as fuel wood collection, harvesting for timber and walling study area. Shop by department, purchase cars, fashion apparel, collectibles, sporting goods, cameras, baby items, and everything else on ebay, the worlds online marketplace. Urban and suburban home gardens play a major role in providing food, breeding sites, shelter for animals and plants also modifying microclimate smith et al. Tuber wild plants of shinasha people as food and medicine.
Box 3434, national herbarium, addis ababa university, addis ababa, ethiopia. Study on the diversity and use of wild edible plants in. It was found that studies on wild edible plants of ethiopia cover only about. Avena is a genus of eurasian and african plants in the grass family. Furthermore, before the advent of trade with bantu or white settlers, all tools, construction material, weapons or clothes were made of plants or animal products. The study was conducted in the bule hora or poles, etc. Its recommended that you never eat a wild mushroom without personal instruction with an expert foragerherbalist. This study assessed wild edible plants, uses, management practices and their threats in quara district. Pot herbs and salad plants spring and early summer. Despite the increasing evidence on past and present nutritional roles of wild edible plants, the use of these resources is often overlooked and neglected in countless policy areas. Protein content in a proportion that is comparable to the amount in domesticated plants was also reported from a nutritional study of weps in south africa afolayan and jimoh, 2009. In this study, a total of 77 wild edible plant species were. There is a shop called ariti herbals in addis which might also be able to direct you to the right place, if you live in that area, and they have a range of herbal teas that. Fruits were reported as the commonly utilized edible part in 51% of species.
The role of wild plants in the native diet in ethiopia. Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in bule hora. Uses of wild edible plants in quara district, northwest ethiopia. The most preferred 15 semi wild and wild edible plants were selected using a mix of standard ethnobotanical field methods.
Dessalegn ayele amente, ethnobotanical survey of wild edible plants and their contribution for food security used by gumuz people in kamash woreda. Uses of wild edible plants in quara district, northwest. Diversity of use and local knowledge of wild edible plant. In the southern part of the country, wild edible plants are used as dietary supplements and a means of survival during times of food shortage. Collectively known as the oats, they include some species which have been cultivated for thousands of years as a food source for humans and livestock. A total of 90 respondents were interviewed and consisted of men, women, and children who were selected by stratified random sampling. In the southern part of ethiopia, wild edible plants are. Map of ethiopia showing burji district the study area. The study identified 88 indigenous wild edible plants, of which 52 species were. Wild edible underutilized plants explores the role of wild plants in human nutritiona topic that continues to take precedence in various fields of research. Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in derashe and kucha districts, south ethiopia kebu balemie 1 and fassil kebebew 1 1 department of ethnobiology, institute of biodiversity conservation, addis ababa p. Medicinal plants and knowledge of their uses provides a vital contribution to human and.
Aklilu lemma institute of pathobiology, addis ababa university, p. Imphal east lamlong bazaar and chingmeirong bazaar 2. Ethnobotanical survey of wild edible plants and their contribution. Prospects for sustainable use and development of wild food.
However, available research evidence on indigenous antimalarial plants is highly fragmented in the country. Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in derashe and. Study on the diversity and use of wild edible plants in bullen. Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local communities of minjarshenkora district. Ethnobotanical study of wild medicinal trees and shrubs in. Wild edible plants wep provide staple and supplement foods, as well as cash income to local communities, thus favouring food security. Edible wild fruit trees and shrubs and their socioeconomic. Hence, this study was conducted to examine the distribution, diversity, role, management condition and associated traditional knowledge of underutilized wild edible plants with a focus on woody plants in the chilga district, northwestern ethiopia. An indigenous plant consumed as a vegetable by a given ethnic group in ethiopia for a considerable time is considered here a traditional vegetable. The ecological regions of ethiopia are characterized by a great biodiversity of birds and wild animals supported by numerous species of plants. The chemical composition of popularly used wild edibles in hamar and konso xonso of southern ethiopia was examined. Wild useful plants with emphasis on traditional use of medicinal and edible plants by the people of abaala, northeastern ethiopia misganaw meragiaw department of plant biology and biodiversity management, college of natural sciences, p.
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