Diversity and Traditional Utilization of the Zingiberaceae Plants in Nakhon Nayok Province, Central Thailand
The Zingiberaceae family boasts remarkable species diversity, with significant implications for conservation and resource management. The objective of this research is to study the diversity and traditional utilization of Zingiberaceae in Nakhon Nayok Province. Through field observations, herbarium...
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| author | Thawatphong Boonma Surapon Saensouk Piyaporn Saensouk |
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| description | The Zingiberaceae family boasts remarkable species diversity, with significant implications for conservation and resource management. The objective of this research is to study the diversity and traditional utilization of Zingiberaceae in Nakhon Nayok Province. Through field observations, herbarium specimens, interviews, and surveys, we documented the species, classified them into tribes, genera, and species, and analyzed their distribution across districts. The findings revealed a rich species diversity, encompassing 155 species from 16 genera and 3 tribes. The tribe Zingibereae displayed the highest species diversity (120 species), followed by Alpinieae (23 species) and Globbeae (12 species). These species were found in diverse ecosystems such as dry evergreen forests, mixed deciduous forests, and more. The study also identified the Mueang district as having the highest species count. Additionally, we explored the traditional utilization of Zingiberaceae plants in Nakhon Nayok Province, which encompasses various purposes including ornamental use, rituals, traditional medicine, and more. This research contributes valuable insights into the ecological and cultural significance of Zingiberaceae plants, identifies endangered species requiring conservation measures, and sheds light on the unique plant diversity and cultural heritage in Nakhon Nayok Province. These findings serve as a valuable resource for conservation efforts, sustainable utilization, and future research. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fdc311ad42864bf8abcf0f06bb0d2e502023-11-19T00:49:27ZengMDPI AGDiversity1424-28182023-07-0115890410.3390/d15080904Diversity and Traditional Utilization of the Zingiberaceae Plants in Nakhon Nayok Province, Central ThailandThawatphong Boonma0Surapon Saensouk1Piyaporn Saensouk2Diversity of Family Zingiberaceae and Vascular Plant for Its Applications Research Unit, Walai Rukhavej Botanical Research Institute, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, ThailandDiversity of Family Zingiberaceae and Vascular Plant for Its Applications Research Unit, Walai Rukhavej Botanical Research Institute, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, ThailandDiversity of Family Zingiberaceae and Vascular Plant for Its Applications Research Unit, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, ThailandThe Zingiberaceae family boasts remarkable species diversity, with significant implications for conservation and resource management. The objective of this research is to study the diversity and traditional utilization of Zingiberaceae in Nakhon Nayok Province. Through field observations, herbarium specimens, interviews, and surveys, we documented the species, classified them into tribes, genera, and species, and analyzed their distribution across districts. The findings revealed a rich species diversity, encompassing 155 species from 16 genera and 3 tribes. The tribe Zingibereae displayed the highest species diversity (120 species), followed by Alpinieae (23 species) and Globbeae (12 species). These species were found in diverse ecosystems such as dry evergreen forests, mixed deciduous forests, and more. The study also identified the Mueang district as having the highest species count. Additionally, we explored the traditional utilization of Zingiberaceae plants in Nakhon Nayok Province, which encompasses various purposes including ornamental use, rituals, traditional medicine, and more. This research contributes valuable insights into the ecological and cultural significance of Zingiberaceae plants, identifies endangered species requiring conservation measures, and sheds light on the unique plant diversity and cultural heritage in Nakhon Nayok Province. These findings serve as a valuable resource for conservation efforts, sustainable utilization, and future research.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/8/904biodiversityutilizationAlpinieaeGlobbeaeZingibereaeethnobotany |
| spellingShingle | Thawatphong Boonma Surapon Saensouk Piyaporn Saensouk Diversity and Traditional Utilization of the Zingiberaceae Plants in Nakhon Nayok Province, Central Thailand Diversity biodiversity utilization Alpinieae Globbeae Zingibereae ethnobotany |
| title | Diversity and Traditional Utilization of the Zingiberaceae Plants in Nakhon Nayok Province, Central Thailand |
| title_full | Diversity and Traditional Utilization of the Zingiberaceae Plants in Nakhon Nayok Province, Central Thailand |
| title_fullStr | Diversity and Traditional Utilization of the Zingiberaceae Plants in Nakhon Nayok Province, Central Thailand |
| title_full_unstemmed | Diversity and Traditional Utilization of the Zingiberaceae Plants in Nakhon Nayok Province, Central Thailand |
| title_short | Diversity and Traditional Utilization of the Zingiberaceae Plants in Nakhon Nayok Province, Central Thailand |
| title_sort | diversity and traditional utilization of the zingiberaceae plants in nakhon nayok province central thailand |
| topic | biodiversity utilization Alpinieae Globbeae Zingibereae ethnobotany |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/8/904 |
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