Ethnobotanical study of wild and semi-wild edible plants in Yeki district, Sheka Zone, Southwest Ethiopia
WSWEPs in Yeki district are vital for nutrition, health, cultural heritage, and environmental sustainability. Conservation efforts, community education, and policy integration are essential to safeguard these resources. Further research into their nutritional and pharmacological potential could enhance their sustainable use and value.
Authors
- Ashebir Awoke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8408-9360)
- Girma Gudesho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4225-5039)
- Fetku Akmel
- Yared Siyum
- Kiros Shiferaw Abate
Institutions
- Mizan Tepi University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine
- Published
- 2025-08-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-025-00810-3
- Citations
- 14
- Primary Topic
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 24.50