An ethnobotanical study of (semi-)wild food plants in Konso, Ethiopia with special emphasis on the use of pakanna (Amorphophallus spp.)

Key Points

• The aim is to examine the abundance and diversity of semi-wild food plants (S)WFPs in Konso, Ethiopia, with a focus on pakanna (Amorphophallus spp.).
• Research conducted in various habitats to assess food plant diversity and abundance.
• Emphasis on the occurrence of pakanna in different habitats across the region.
• Pakanna was found to be the most abundant and culturally significant food plant in all assessed habitats.
• There is a large diversity of (S)WFPs, with many species unique to specific habitats.
• Conservation strategies should prioritize the sustainable use of (S)WFPs and their specific habitats.