Wild plant folk nomenclature of the Mongol herdsmen in the Arhorchin national nature reserve, Inner Mongolia, PR China

Soyolt,; Galsannorbu,; Yongping,; Wunenbayar,; Guo-hou, Liu; Khasbagan,

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“…Unfortunately few investigations had been conducted to document the folk names of plants in Mongolia. On the other hand, ethnobotanical investigation in Inner Mongolia have been carried out since 1980s, including useful plants of herders ( Village and Khasbagan, 2017 ), and folk nomenclature ( Soyolt et al, 2013 ).…”

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Folk nomenclature of plants in Cistanche deserticola-associated community in South Gobi, Mongolia

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Cistanche deserticola is an important medicinal plant in Mongolia. Despite its significant role in local healing systems, little traditional knowledge had been reported. The present study investigated folk names of C. deserticola and other species of the same community in Umnugobi Province, South Gobi region of Mongolia, based on ethnobotanical approaches. The high correspondence between folk names and scientific names of plant species occurring in Cistanche -associated community shows the scientific meaning of folk nomenclature and classification in Mongolia. The Mongolian and folk names of plants were formed on the basis of observations and understanding of wild plants including their morphology, phenology and traditional uses as well. Results from this study will support the conservation of C. deserticola itself, a rare and endangered plant species listed in the Monglian Red Data Book. Our documentation of folk nomenclature based on 96 plant species in the Cistanche community, as a part of traditional knowledge associated with biodiversity, will be very helpful for making strategy of plant biodiversity conservation in Mongolia.

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Folk nomenclature of plants in Cistanche deserticola-associated community in South Gobi, Mongolia

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“…Among them, the Mongolian people provided 67 folk names, corresponding to 57 wild plants, and the Han Chinese provided 58 folk names, corresponding to 49 wild plants. The corresponding rates of Mongolian and Han folk names and scientific names were 85.07% and 84.48%, respectively, which indicates that scientific knowledge has high consistency with traditional knowledge in botanical nomenclature [48][49][50]. However, the choice of edible parts and consumption between the two linguistic groups was almost identical.…”

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Wild edible plants collected and consumed by the locals in Daqinggou, Inner Mongolia, China

Sachula

Geilebagan

Zhang

et al. 2020

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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Background Knowledge of wild edible plants is an important part of traditional knowledge. It is closely related to traditional human agriculture, as well as biodiversity. This study aimed to conduct a detailed investigation and evaluation of wild edible plants that are collected and consumed by the Mongolian and Han locals in Daqinggou and to provide valuable data for the development and utilization of plant resources. Methods In the 9 site visits to the area of Daqinggou during the period of 2017–2019, the authors used key informant interviews, semistructured interviews, and questionnaires to collect utilization information regarding precollected species of local wild edible plants. By combining the data obtained from 101 key informants, the authors used the Cultural Food Significance Index (CFSI), a quantitative index to evaluate the relative importance of the wild edible plants that were discussed in the aforementioned interviews. Results The investigation results show that the Mongolian people provided 67 folk names, corresponding to 57 wild plants, and the Han Chinese provided 58 folk names, corresponding to 49 wild plants. A total of 61 edible wild plant species belonging to 29 families and 52 genera were recorded as edible resources for the locals in Daqinggou. The uses include grains, oil and fat resources, vegetables, fruits, beverages, condiments, and snacks. The most commonly reported purpose of wild edible plants is using them as vegetables, followed by using them as beverages and fruits. The most widely used edible parts are fruits, leaves, and other aerial parts. Eating raw and cooked plants are the usual methods of consuming wild edible plants according to the locals. In addition, the CFSI of 61 wild edible plant species shows that 27 species have characteristics of medical food. Conclusions The knowledge and experience of naming and consuming wild plants by the Mongolian people and Han Chinese in Daqinggou are an important manifestation of the direct interaction between locals and plants. The CSFI evaluation of the wild edible plants consumed by the locals in Daqinggou establishes the utilization of some wild plants as part of the traditional knowledge of medical food.

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“…[88] Nevertheless, due to the wide distribution of the Mongolian ethnics, their customs are slightly diverse in different areas, and animals in other geographical locations also vary, so their understanding and utilization of animals may also not the same. [75] From the usages of animals mentioned above, MLKA is uniform while exhibiting some differences and diversity.…”

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A Historical and Ethnozoological Study on Local Zoological Knowledge Recorded in the Book "Mongolia and Amdo and the Dead City of Khara-Khoto"

Liu¹,

Zhao²,

Wurheng³

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Background: Mongolia and Amdo and the Dead City of Khara-Khoto (MAKK) represents an expedition note by Pyotr Kuz’mich Kozlov (1863-1935), a famous Russian Central Asian explorer, completed after his expedition to northwestern China during 1907 and 1909. Although the record note lacks a professional adequacy on measures of zoology research, some valuable information of local knowledge on animals (MLKA) were recorded. These local knowledge provide valuable reference to the study of ethnozoology and history of science and technology among ethnic minorities in China.Method: The current study referenced the two Russian editions of MAKK (1923 and 1948) as research materials and collated, textualed, and analyzed the MLKA records through the methods such as textual research, zoological classification, comparison, and interview. Since the MLKA is mainly concentrated in Alxa and its adjacent areas, we conducted field surveys and interviews in two separate visits during 2019 and 2020, following precisely Kozlov’s exploration routes in Alxa more than a century ago. The methods including key informants interview, snowball sampling, and rational sampling were used in the interviews. By investigating evidences and analyzing the interview data of 33 key informants, our field work re-verified the MLKA in MAKK and obtained its concurrent situation in the above destinations.Result: According to textual research, the MLKA records included in MAKK contain a description of 23 species, belonging to 14 families and 21 genera. The local knowledge mainly consists of the naming, utilization, and wildlife preservation by the Mongolian community. Corresponding relations between Mongolian folk name and scientific name are existed in “one-to-one”, “multitude-to-one” and “one-to-multitude” forms. There are three types on the structures of animals’ Mongolian names: simple primary name, complex primary name, and secondary name. Animals’ morphological characteristics, living habits, and Mongolian traditional grazing experience are crucial naming basis. The utilization of animals by the Mongols mainly includes diet, textile, accessory, transportation, instrument, toponym, and weather forecast. Moreover, the Mongols mainly rely on folk beliefs and official decrees for wildlife protection. Field work indicates that much of this knowledge is still preserved among local folks, but some are becoming unattainable due to population aging and lesser frequent use nowadays.Conclusion: (a) The naming methods of Mongolian for animals are of high scientific and practical value. The Mongols probably have indigenous naming rules and classifying systems for animals. (b) The MLKA possesses a multiform character and interacts with Mongolian culture. (c) Mongolian knowledge of thoughts and measures on preserving animal resources include high value culturally and practically. (d) The 100-year-old historical notes supply reliable information and meaningful historical data for the studies on ethnozoology and the history of science and technology of China’s ethnic minorities, along with offering references for Mongolian Plateau’s fauna and history of zoology researches.

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Wild plant folk nomenclature of the Mongol herdsmen in the Arhorchin national nature reserve, Inner Mongolia, PR China

Cited by 14 publications

References 9 publications

Folk nomenclature of plants in Cistanche deserticola-associated community in South Gobi, Mongolia

Folk nomenclature of plants in Cistanche deserticola-associated community in South Gobi, Mongolia

Wild edible plants collected and consumed by the locals in Daqinggou, Inner Mongolia, China

A Historical and Ethnozoological Study on Local Zoological Knowledge Recorded in the Book "Mongolia and Amdo and the Dead City of Khara-Khoto"

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