Title |
Ethnobotanical and economic value of Ravenala madagascariensisSonn. in Eastern Madagascar
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Published in |
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, July 2014
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DOI | 10.1186/1746-4269-10-57 |
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Authors |
Nivo Rakotoarivelo, Aina Razanatsima, Fortunat Rakotoarivony, Lucien Rasoaviety, Aro Vonjy Ramarosandratana, Vololoniaina Jeannoda, Alyse R Kuhlman, Armand Randrianasolo, Rainer W Bussmann |
Abstract |
Known worldwide as the "traveler's tree", the Malagasy endemic species Ravenala madagascariensis Sonn. (Strelitziaceae) is considered as an iconic symbol of Madagascar. It is a widespread species in the eastern part of the country with four different varieties which are well represented in Ambalabe community. All of them are used for different purposes and the species represents an important cultural value in the lives of the local population. However, uses of Ravenala are only generally well known by local population. Thus, in this study, we report on the different uses of Ravenala and its importance to the Ambalabe local people. |
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United Kingdom | 1 | 2% |
Unknown | 50 | 98% |
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Student > Ph. D. Student | 8 | 16% |
Student > Master | 8 | 16% |
Researcher | 5 | 10% |
Student > Bachelor | 5 | 10% |
Unspecified | 4 | 8% |
Other | 12 | 24% |
Unknown | 9 | 18% |
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Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 14 | 27% |
Environmental Science | 6 | 12% |
Unspecified | 4 | 8% |
Engineering | 3 | 6% |
Chemistry | 3 | 6% |
Other | 9 | 18% |
Unknown | 12 | 24% |