西非贝宁三种苦瓜的使用模式和本土知识的分布

IF 2.5 3区 环境科学与生态学 Q2 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Cossi Sosthène Assogbadjo , Carolle Avocèvou-Ayisso , Rodrigue Idohou , Hyacinthe Gbètoyénonmon Wouyou , Eminor Loïck Toundé Agontinglo , Mafouz Wallys Balley , Charbel Canisius Aiya , Achille Ephrem Assogbadjo
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苦瓜属因其药用价值、营养价值以及在传统做法和知识传播中的重要性,在非洲的生计中发挥着至关重要的作用。以苦瓜(Momordica charantia L.)、苦瓜(Momordica balsamina L.)和苦瓜(Momordica cissoides Planch.)为研究对象。Benth交货。,探索其传统用法,并研究可能影响其在贝宁背景下使用的社会语言因素。通过民族植物学调查(712名受访者,18个社会语言群体,9个植物区),我们确定了16种用途,主要用于医疗,其中M. charantia表现出最高的多样性,特别是在治疗麻疹(相对引用频率= 81.05%)和水痘(RFC = 74.29%),而M. balsamina和M. cissoides与疟疾有关。方差分析(ANOVA)显示,对charantia (F = 14.62, p < 0.001)和cissoides (F = 9.87, p < 0.001)的认知存在显著的性别差异。对应分析(CA)进一步强调了三种苦瓜在植物部分使用上的不同文化偏好。对于白葡萄,Dim1(解释73.7%的方差)与果实(r = 0.91)和根的使用(r = 0.87)有很强的相关性。社会语言群体,如Mahi, Holi和Otammari主要使用茎和叶,而Lokpa, Fon和Adja喜欢水果,Yom和Peulh优先使用根。在cissoides中,Dim1(77.4%)与茎/叶和根有相似的联系(r = 0.88)。对于香茅,Dim1(69.8%)与茎/叶(r = 0.84)和果实(r = 0.91)有很强的相关性,这表明社会语言认同在形成香茅使用模式中的作用。Sankey图和民族植物学指数(RFC, UV, CMU)证实了其药用优势,其中M. charantia被引用最多。植物民族知识指数(BEI)显示贝宁各文化群体之间存在显著的知识差异,其中Adja (BEI = 0.95)表现出最高的传统专业知识,突出了社会文化对苦瓜利用和保护需求的影响。研究结果强调了文化认同与植物利用之间的联系,倡导跨学科策略(民族植物学、保护生物学、参与式方法)来保护传统知识并确保苦瓜物种的恢复力。
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Use patterns and distribution of indigenous knowledge on three Momordica species in Benin, West Africa
The genus Momordica plays a crucial role in African livelihoods, thanks to its medicinal applications, nutritional value, and importance in traditional practices and knowledge transmission. This study focuses on Momordica charantia L., Momordica balsamina L., and Momordica cissoides Planch. ex Benth., to explore their traditional uses and examine the socio-linguistic factors that may influence their utilization in the Beninese context. Through ethnobotanical surveys (712 respondents, 18 socio-linguistic groups, nine phytodistricts), we identified 16 uses, predominantly medicinal, with M. charantia exhibiting the highest diversity, notably in treating measles (Relative Frequency of Citation = 81.05 %) and chickenpox (RFC = 74.29 %), while M. balsamina and M. cissoides were linked to malaria. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) indicated significant gender differences in knowledge for M. charantia (F = 14.62, p < 0.001) and M. cissoides (F = 9.87, p < 0.001). Correspondence Analysis (CA) further highlighted distinct cultural preferences in the usage of plant part usage across the three Momordica species. For M. charantia, Dim1 (explaining 73.7 % of variance) showed strong associations with fruit (r = 0.91) and root usage (r = 0.87). Socio-linguistic groups such as the Mahi, Holi, and Otammari predominantly used stems and leaves, while the Lokpa, Fon, and Adja favored fruits, and the Yom and Peulh prioritized roots. In M. cissoides, Dim1 (77.4 %) was similarly linked to stems/leaves and roots (r = 0.88 each). For M. balsamina, Dim1 (69.8 %) showed strong associations with stems/leaves (r = 0.84) and fruit (r = 0.91), underscoring the role of socio-linguistic identity in shaping use patterns. Sankey diagrams and ethnobotanical indices (RFC, UV, CMU) confirmed medicinal dominance, with M. charantia most cited. The Botanical Ethnoknowledge Index (BEI) showed significant knowledge disparities among Benin’s cultural groups, with the Adja (BEI = 0.95) demonstrating the highest traditional expertise, highlighting sociocultural influences on Momordica use and conservation needs. Findings underscore the nexus between cultural identity and plant use, advocating interdisciplinary strategies (ethnobotany, conservation biology, participatory approaches) to safeguard traditional knowledge and ensure Momordica species’ resilience.
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Journal for Nature Conservation
Journal for Nature Conservation 环境科学-生态学
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期刊介绍: The Journal for Nature Conservation addresses concepts, methods and techniques for nature conservation. This international and interdisciplinary journal encourages collaboration between scientists and practitioners, including the integration of biodiversity issues with social and economic concepts. Therefore, conceptual, technical and methodological papers, as well as reviews, research papers, and short communications are welcomed from a wide range of disciplines, including theoretical ecology, landscape ecology, restoration ecology, ecological modelling, and others, provided that there is a clear connection and immediate relevance to nature conservation. Manuscripts without any immediate conservation context, such as inventories, distribution modelling, genetic studies, animal behaviour, plant physiology, will not be considered for this journal; though such data may be useful for conservationists and managers in the future, this is outside of the current scope of the journal.
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