Traditional plant use in the areas of Monte Vesole and Ascea, Cilento National Park (Campania, Southern Italy)

Scherrer, Ayalla M.; Motti, Riccardo; Weckerle, Caroline S.

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2004.11.002

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“…This result coincides with those found in most ethnobotanical studies made in the Mediterranean area (Martínez Lirola et al, 1996;Bonet et al, 1992;Scherrer et al, 2005;Guarrera et al, 2005, etc. ), indicating the interest that traditional phytotherapy continues to have in this region.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…In relation to the taxonomic analysis, although the floristic differences in each region hardly enable concordances at the taxonomic level of species, they indicate a trend to use, above all, plants of the families Lamiaceae, Asteraceae, and Rosaceae, coinciding with other works (Bonet et al, 1992;Scherrer et al, 2005;Guarrera et al, 2005;Novais et al, 2004;CamejoRodrigues et al, 2003). Also these families are well represented in Mediterranean flora.…”

Section: Floristic Featuressupporting

confidence: 50%

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Medicinal plants in the Mediterranean area: Synthesis of the results of the project Rubia

González-Tejero

Casares-Porcel

Sánchez-Rojas

et al. 2008

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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Aim of study: Within the scope of the European project RUBIA (ICA3-2002-10023), research has been performed on the traditional use and handling of plant species in several Mediterranean countries, Albania, Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Italy, Morocco, and Spain. This paper synthesises the chief results related to the medicinal utilization of those plants. Material and methods:The information has been gathered by means of semi-structured interviews (1256) and techniques of participant observation with 803 informants. In each of the participating countries the study areas were selected by means of uniform criteria defined at the beginning of the study. Results and conclusions:A total of 985 species have been catalogued, of which 406 have medicinal use. This work constitutes the first comparative study performed with ethnobotanical data gathered by a coordinated methodology in the Mediterranean area. An exhaustive list is provided for the species catalogued, indicating the regions where each plant was mentioned. Ethnopharmacological relevance: This information underlines the ethnobotanical richness of the region and the need to broaden this study to other areas of the Mediterranean. Furthermore, this constitutes a base for future phytochemical and pharmacological studies which could lead to new therapeutic products.

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Section: Floristic Featuressupporting

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Medicinal plants in the Mediterranean area: Synthesis of the results of the project Rubia

González-Tejero

Casares-Porcel

Sánchez-Rojas

et al. 2008

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

452

238

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“…Most plant species that are used for food across the globe are neglected and underutilized. Search for the alternative plants that are edible for humans as food or fruits havebeen done through the process of trials and errors by various tribes, in turn domesticating the useful plants (Prescott & Prescott 1990, Scherrer et al 2005, Bajpai et al 2016, Dutta et al 2016. Current estimation of more than 7,000 plant species are cultivated or harvested from the wild for food in global scale.…”

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Plants struggling to receive proper identity at Bhadaure Tamagi of Kaski district, Nepal

Kunwar¹

2017

Trop. Plant Res.

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Neglected and underutilized plant species have a potential to contribute to food security and poverty alleviation. Most plant species consumed as food across the world are neglected and underutilized. These includes plants with edible fruits, grains, leaves, nuts, oils, roots and tubers, fibers, medicines, spices, stimulants and their derived products. Until now, there was very limited information available on the utility of plants for different purposes in the study area. Thus, to minimize the gaps, the research was carried out at Bhadaure village of Kaski District, Nepal. Data were collected from the different sites through the application of Participatory Research Appraisal methods i.e. direct observation, household survey, individual interviews and key informant interview. This was followed by the field visit with the help of community members where collection of the plant samples and capturing of the photograph was done. Then each species was evaluated for nine parameters (extent of the production, extent of consumption, degree of consumption, perceived nutritional value, cultural importance, medicinal properties, market use, market value and contribution to household income). From the community interaction and field visit a list of 66 plants were extracted as underutilized plants in the study area. They were from various habitats. About 55% of the species were collected from natural or semi-natural vegetation, particularly forest. 33% of the plants were used for vegetable. The collection or harvesting period of the recorded plant were varies on the case of species. The availability of wild plants has also declined drastically. Young generation was not so much interested in these plants. Some of these plants were observed on market places being sold at competitive prices. Specific household members consume these plants. Commercialization of these fruits is mainly undertaken by the low resource base farmers.

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“…That was the base of modern agricultural practices and related research. (Prescott and Prescott 1990, Scherrer et al 2005. Consumption of green vegetables is a chief source of vitamins and micronutrients for those who are vegetarian.…”

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Wild Plants used as Vegetable in Rupandehi District of Nepal and their Ethnomedicinal Importance

Singh

Tewari³

2015

J. Nat. Hist. Mus.

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Consumption of green plant is a major source of vitamins and micronutrients for people using only vegetarian diets rich in carbohydrates. In rural areas where vegetable cultivation is not practiced and market supplies are not organized, local inhabitants depend on cultivated or wild indigenous vegetables for enriching the diversity of food. Knowledge of such food is part of traditional knowledge is largely transmitted through participation of individuals of households. The purpose of this study was to documentation of wild plants used as vegetables by the people of Rupandehi district, western Nepal. This paper revealed total 43 plant species belong to 36 genera under 29 families of vascular plants.

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Traditional plant use in the areas of Monte Vesole and Ascea, Cilento National Park (Campania, Southern Italy)

Cited by 227 publications

References 33 publications

Medicinal plants in the Mediterranean area: Synthesis of the results of the project Rubia

Medicinal plants in the Mediterranean area: Synthesis of the results of the project Rubia

Plants struggling to receive proper identity at Bhadaure Tamagi of Kaski district, Nepal

Wild Plants used as Vegetable in Rupandehi District of Nepal and their Ethnomedicinal Importance

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