Wild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China
Abstract Background The Hani people in the Honghe Prefecture of Southeastern Yunnan, China, have practiced terraced rice paddy farming for more than 1300 years. These rice fields, combined with the surrounding forests and water systems, form a special agroecosystem that has attracted both tourists a...
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doaj-82d38fef222d4430b54d83f1bb9112612020-11-25T01:12:32ZengBMCJournal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine1746-42692019-11-0115112210.1186/s13002-019-0336-xWild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, ChinaBinsheng Luo0Bo Liu1Hongzhen Zhang2Hongkang Zhang3Xuan Li4Lijuan Ma5Yizhou Wang6Yujia Bai7Xinbo Zhang8Jianqin Li9Jun Yang10Chunlin Long11College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of ChinaCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of ChinaBureau of Word Heritage of Honghe PrefectureBureau of Word Heritage of Honghe PrefectureBureau of Word Heritage of Honghe PrefectureCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of ChinaCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of ChinaCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of ChinaCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of ChinaCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of ChinaKunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of SciencesCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of ChinaAbstract Background The Hani people in the Honghe Prefecture of Southeastern Yunnan, China, have practiced terraced rice paddy farming for more than 1300 years. These rice fields, combined with the surrounding forests and water systems, form a special agroecosystem that has attracted both tourists and scientists. For centuries, the local people have traditionally collected wild edible plants (WEP) from the agroecosystem, but this unique traditional practice in this area has never been reported. Methods Ethnobotanical fieldwork was conducted in four counties (Yuanyang, Honghe, Jinping, and Lüchun) between 2014 and 2019. Local self-identified Hani people (186) were interviewed, and information concerning local WEP species was obtained, documented, and analyzed. Plant samples and voucher specimens were collected for taxonomic identification. Results A total of 224 WEP species, belonging to 90 families and 170 genera, were recorded as used by the Hani people in Honghe. The most common WEP parts used include fruits, stems, and leaves, and the most common preparation methods include eating as a potherb (wild vegetable) and eating fresh. Some WEPs, like Phyllanthus emblica and Dioscorea subcalva, have unique preparation methods. The use-value (UV) and frequency of utilization index (FUI) of WEP species were analyzed. The 20 WEP species with the highest UV were noted as particularly important to the Hani people’s daily life in Honghe. Conclusion A large majority of these WEP species possess tremendous economic potential for future development. However, the diversity of WEP species, the associated traditional knowledge, and the broader agroecosystem are facing challenges such as biodiversity loss and pollution from chemical pesticides and fertilizers. This study may help local people to recognize the value of local WEP species and associated traditional knowledge, as well as provide ethnobotanical information for the future development of this tourism region.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13002-019-0336-xHani terraced rice paddy fieldsWild edible plantsEthnobotanyHani ethnic group |
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Binsheng Luo Bo Liu Hongzhen Zhang Hongkang Zhang Xuan Li Lijuan Ma Yizhou Wang Yujia Bai Xinbo Zhang Jianqin Li Jun Yang Chunlin Long Wild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Hani terraced rice paddy fields Wild edible plants Ethnobotany Hani ethnic group |
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Binsheng Luo Bo Liu Hongzhen Zhang Hongkang Zhang Xuan Li Lijuan Ma Yizhou Wang Yujia Bai Xinbo Zhang Jianqin Li Jun Yang Chunlin Long |
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Wild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China |
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Wild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China |
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Wild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China |
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Wild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China |
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Wild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China |
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wild edible plants collected by hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in honghe prefecture, yunnan, china |
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Abstract Background The Hani people in the Honghe Prefecture of Southeastern Yunnan, China, have practiced terraced rice paddy farming for more than 1300 years. These rice fields, combined with the surrounding forests and water systems, form a special agroecosystem that has attracted both tourists and scientists. For centuries, the local people have traditionally collected wild edible plants (WEP) from the agroecosystem, but this unique traditional practice in this area has never been reported. Methods Ethnobotanical fieldwork was conducted in four counties (Yuanyang, Honghe, Jinping, and Lüchun) between 2014 and 2019. Local self-identified Hani people (186) were interviewed, and information concerning local WEP species was obtained, documented, and analyzed. Plant samples and voucher specimens were collected for taxonomic identification. Results A total of 224 WEP species, belonging to 90 families and 170 genera, were recorded as used by the Hani people in Honghe. The most common WEP parts used include fruits, stems, and leaves, and the most common preparation methods include eating as a potherb (wild vegetable) and eating fresh. Some WEPs, like Phyllanthus emblica and Dioscorea subcalva, have unique preparation methods. The use-value (UV) and frequency of utilization index (FUI) of WEP species were analyzed. The 20 WEP species with the highest UV were noted as particularly important to the Hani people’s daily life in Honghe. Conclusion A large majority of these WEP species possess tremendous economic potential for future development. However, the diversity of WEP species, the associated traditional knowledge, and the broader agroecosystem are facing challenges such as biodiversity loss and pollution from chemical pesticides and fertilizers. This study may help local people to recognize the value of local WEP species and associated traditional knowledge, as well as provide ethnobotanical information for the future development of this tourism region. |
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Hani terraced rice paddy fields Wild edible plants Ethnobotany Hani ethnic group |
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