Ethnobotanical knowledge in Calabria (southern Italy): A summary review
This paper presents a comprehensive overview of ethnobotanical knowledge in Calabria, southern Italy. The diverse plant uses and knowledge in the region stem from the cultural contributions of various populations that have inhabited the area since ancient times. To achieve the stated objective, an i...
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| description | This paper presents a comprehensive overview of ethnobotanical knowledge in Calabria, southern Italy. The diverse plant uses and knowledge in the region stem from the cultural contributions of various populations that have inhabited the area since ancient times. To achieve the stated objective, an in-depth review of 16 bibliographic sources published between 1950 and 2024 was conducted, and data on ethnobotanical uses was extracted. The data were then analyzed using various indices, including CI, CV, FC, PPV, RFC, RI, and UV, to determine the most relevant species, families, and plant parts. A total of 4873 records were collected. The analysis shows that the Asteraceae family is the most used, while Urtica dioica L. and Sambucus nigra L. are the most frequently used species according to the CV index. Medicinal and alimentary purposes are the most common types of use. This study could serve as a foundation for further detailed research, contributing to the valorisation of the ethnobotanical heritage of this region. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cfb8c7e9a0d54da9b4e13e2a7009c0702025-02-02T05:28:52ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402025-01-01112e42050Ethnobotanical knowledge in Calabria (southern Italy): A summary reviewMiriam Patti0Carmelo Maria Musarella1Giovanni Spampinato2AGRARIA Department, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, 89122, Reggio Calabria, ItalyCorresponding author.; AGRARIA Department, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, 89122, Reggio Calabria, ItalyAGRARIA Department, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, 89122, Reggio Calabria, ItalyThis paper presents a comprehensive overview of ethnobotanical knowledge in Calabria, southern Italy. The diverse plant uses and knowledge in the region stem from the cultural contributions of various populations that have inhabited the area since ancient times. To achieve the stated objective, an in-depth review of 16 bibliographic sources published between 1950 and 2024 was conducted, and data on ethnobotanical uses was extracted. The data were then analyzed using various indices, including CI, CV, FC, PPV, RFC, RI, and UV, to determine the most relevant species, families, and plant parts. A total of 4873 records were collected. The analysis shows that the Asteraceae family is the most used, while Urtica dioica L. and Sambucus nigra L. are the most frequently used species according to the CV index. Medicinal and alimentary purposes are the most common types of use. This study could serve as a foundation for further detailed research, contributing to the valorisation of the ethnobotanical heritage of this region.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240584402500430XMediterranean basinEthnobotanyBiodiversityCultural heritageEndemic speciesFood plants |
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| title | Ethnobotanical knowledge in Calabria (southern Italy): A summary review |
| title_full | Ethnobotanical knowledge in Calabria (southern Italy): A summary review |
| title_fullStr | Ethnobotanical knowledge in Calabria (southern Italy): A summary review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ethnobotanical knowledge in Calabria (southern Italy): A summary review |
| title_short | Ethnobotanical knowledge in Calabria (southern Italy): A summary review |
| title_sort | ethnobotanical knowledge in calabria southern italy a summary review |
| topic | Mediterranean basin Ethnobotany Biodiversity Cultural heritage Endemic species Food plants |
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