Ethnobotany of Berta and Gumuz people in western Ethiopia

Awas, Tesfaye; Asfaw, Zemede; Nordal, Inger; Demissew, Sebsebe

doi:10.1080/14888386.2010.9712663

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“…A final list of food tree species used by respondents was compiled from the questionnaires. The local names of the tree species were identified at their scientific name whenever possible following several keys [23,[33][34][35][36][37].Clustering was used for the 30 most frequently used species based on the plant part used and how it was consumed by local communities. The cluster was based on the average linkage between groups.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Even the oil from some fruit and seeds is used to prepare butter, supplementing the diet with additional calories. The role played by these kinds of WETs and WEPs was previously highlighted as supplementary and used as seasonal food sources by different communities [23,35,36] in some areas of the country as a way of combating food insecurity. Despite the importance of WETs in the study area, these tree species have generally been overlooked compared with domesticated plant food sources [23].…”

Section: Wild Edible Tree Speciesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The respondents in this study indicated that most of the WETs have multiple edible uses. This diverse use of wild plants demonstrates that the indigenous people have a close relationship with local biological resources and that their lives are based on the use of diverse plant species [36]. Indeed, trees have been used as a source of food and medicine since time immemorial and they have become an integral part of the culture of the society throughout the country [43].…”

Section: Seasonality Of Wild Edible Tree Species and Food Shortage Pementioning

confidence: 99%

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Ethnobotanical Survey of Wild Edible Fruit Tree Species in Lowland Areas of Ethiopia

Dejene

Agamy

Agúndez

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This study aimed to provide baseline information about wild edible tree species (WETs) through surveying of different ethnic groups in dryland areas in Ethiopia. Here the data about WETs are scant, and WETs status is unexplained under the rampant habitat degradation. Use forms, plant parts used, status, ethnobotanical knowledge, conservation needs as well as those threats affecting WETs were reviewed. The study identified 88 indigenous wild edible plants, of which 52 species were WETs. In most cases, fruits were found as the dominant use part, and they were used as raw but were occasionally cooked and preserved. Roots and bark uses are also reported from Ximenia americana and Racosperma melanoxylon respectively. June, July and August were critical periods observed for food shortage in most of the regions. However, in the Gambella region, food shortages occurred in most months of the year. The respondents in this region suggested that WETs could potentially provide them with enough food to make up for the shortage of food from conventional agricultural crops. From the respondents’ perception, Opuntia ficus-indica, Carissa edulis and Ficus vasta were among the most difficult to locate species, and they also received the highest conservation attention. Because of the variety of WETs and existing different threats, a management strategy is required for future conservation, as WETs are vital for the livelihood of local communities and are also necessary to devise a food security strategy for Ethiopia. The lesson obtained could also be useful in other dryland parts in developing countries with similar contexts.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Wild Edible Tree Speciesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Seasonality Of Wild Edible Tree Species and Food Shortage Pementioning

confidence: 99%

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Ethnobotanical Survey of Wild Edible Fruit Tree Species in Lowland Areas of Ethiopia

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Agúndez

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“…Similar to other studies carried out in northwestern Ethiopia among the people of Shinasha, Agew-awi and Amhara, the family Fabaceae was reported to have the largest number of plant species used for medicinal purposes among the Bertha ethnic group[ 20 ]. Awas et al [ 21 ] also reported that the Fabaceae is the most widely used plant family among the Bertha and Gumez people.…”

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Ethnomedical survey of Berta ethnic group Assosa Zone, Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia

Flatie

Fenta

Asres

et al. 2009

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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Traditional medicine (TM) has been a major source of health care in Ethiopia as in most developing countries around the world. This survey examined the extent and factors determining the use of TM and medicinal plants by Berta community. One thousand and two hundred households (HHs) and fourteen traditional healers were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires and six focused group discussions (FGDs) were conducted. The prevalence of the use of TM in the two weeks recall period was 4.6%. The HH economic status was found to have a significant effect while the educational level and age of the patients have no effect either on the care seeking behavior or choice of care. Taking no action about a given health problem and using TM are common in females with low-income HHs. Forty plant species belonging to 23 families were reported, each with local names, methods of preparation and parts used. This study indicates that although the proportion of the population that uses TM may be small it is still an important component of the public health care in the study community as complementary and alternative medicine.

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“…According to the result from respondents, around 73.33% of the WEPs were used as supplementary food while the rest (26.67%) were used as food regularly or as meal (table 3). Similar studies from other parts of Ethiopia; as well as from different parts of the world; reported that wild edible plants help to prevent starvation and sustain life during drought season and social unrest [14][15][16][17].…”

Section: Contribution Of Wild Edible Plants In Food Securitymentioning

confidence: 88%

Ethnobotanical Survey of Wild Edible Plants and Their Contribution for Food Security Used by Gumuz People in Kamash Woreda; Benishangul Gumuz Regional State; Ethiopia

Amente¹

2017

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Abstract:The aims of this study was documenting and assessing the utilization of the food plants used by the Gumuz community in western Ethiopia. Informants were sampled from selected kebeles randomly. Semi-structured interview, questionnaires, focus group discussion and field observations were tools of data collection. Descriptive statistics, preference ranking, direct matrix ranking, and informant consensus were used to analyze the data. Total of 35 families, 49 genera with 60 species of wild edible plants were collected in the study area. Most of them are shrubs (36.67%) followed by trees and herbs with 28.33 % and 28.33% respectively. Oxythenantra abysinica was the most preferred species. Wild edible plants are threatened due to various human and natural causes. Thus, public awareness and community based management is need to be encouraged by government and Non Government Organizations at all levels.

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Ethnobotany of Berta and Gumuz people in western Ethiopia

Cited by 25 publications

References 12 publications

Ethnobotanical Survey of Wild Edible Fruit Tree Species in Lowland Areas of Ethiopia

Ethnobotanical Survey of Wild Edible Fruit Tree Species in Lowland Areas of Ethiopia

Ethnomedical survey of Berta ethnic group Assosa Zone, Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia

Ethnobotanical Survey of Wild Edible Plants and Their Contribution for Food Security Used by Gumuz People in Kamash Woreda; Benishangul Gumuz Regional State; Ethiopia

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