Abstract
Garcinia species are well known for being used traditionally in many different ways in Guangxi
and Yunnan, China. To preserve this knowledge, this study recorded the ethnobotanical importance
of the genus Garcinia in this area. Ethnobotanical data were collected from seven prefectures
in Guangxi (Baise, Chongzuo, Guilin, Fangchenggang, Hechi, Liuzhou, Qinzhou) and six
prefectures in Yunnan (Dehong, Honghe, Lincang, Puer, Wenshan, Xishuangbanna) from different
ethnic groups. The data were collected in different seasons during 2008, and then again
between 2010 and 2014, and 2016. A total of 250 informants were interviewed. Free listing
methods, Smith’ S value, use frequency, semi-structured interviews, and potential distribution
analysis were used to gather the data. Nine species were identified: Garcinia bracteata C. Y.Wu
ex Y. H. Li, Garcinia cowa Roxb., Garcinia esculenta Y. H. Li, Garcinia multiflora Champ. ex
Benth., Garcinia oblongifolia Champ. ex Benth., Garcinia paucinervis Chun & How, Garcinia
pedunculata Roxb., Garcinia xanthochymus Hook. f. ex T. Anders., and Garcinia yunnanensis
Hu. For each species, the field distribution, use knowledge, estimated usage intensities, prediction
for potential distributions, and traditional management were recorded and analyzed. Conclusions
are that (1) local knowledge of Garcinia species is diversified and influenced by ethnic groups.
They are used as edible fruit, medicine, wood, ornamental plants, and extracting oil; (2) different
ethnic groups share similar ideas regarding sustainable harvest and meeting their needs through
resource management; and (3) with the rapid socio-economic changes in these areas, the
traditional knowledge of the local people is being threatened.
藤黄属植物在中国广西和云南传统上有多种用途,为保护此传统知识,本研究记载了该地区
藤黄属传统用途的重要性。我们分别自2008年、2010-2014年、2016年不同季节从广西的7
个市(百色、崇左、桂林、防城港、河池、柳州、钦州)和云南的6个市(德宏、红河、临
沧、普洱、文山、西双版纳)搜集当地不同民族的民族植物学资料。本研究共访谈了250个
受访者,通过半结构式访谈、自由列举法、Smith’s S公式、使用频率和潜在分布区分析方法
获取和分析资料。共记载了9种:包括Garcinia bracteata C. Y. Wu ex Y. H. Li, G. cowa Roxb.,
G. esculenta Y. H. Li, G. multiflora Champ. ex Benth., G. oblongifolia Champ. ex Benth., G. paucinervis Chun & How, G. pedunculata Roxb., G. xanthochymus Hook. f. ex T. Anders., and
G. yunnanensis Hu.。本文记载并分析了每个物种的分布、传统使用知识、估计使用频
度、潜在分布区预测及传统管理方式。结果表明不同少数民族对于藤黄属植物的认知及使
用有不同的传统知识,藤黄属植物广泛用于食用水果、药物、木材、观赏植物和榨取油
脂;不同的少数民族通过就地资源管理或迁地栽培等方式来满足其自身可持续利用;如今,这
些相关传统知识随着快速的社会经济发展而受到威胁。
and Yunnan, China. To preserve this knowledge, this study recorded the ethnobotanical importance
of the genus Garcinia in this area. Ethnobotanical data were collected from seven prefectures
in Guangxi (Baise, Chongzuo, Guilin, Fangchenggang, Hechi, Liuzhou, Qinzhou) and six
prefectures in Yunnan (Dehong, Honghe, Lincang, Puer, Wenshan, Xishuangbanna) from different
ethnic groups. The data were collected in different seasons during 2008, and then again
between 2010 and 2014, and 2016. A total of 250 informants were interviewed. Free listing
methods, Smith’ S value, use frequency, semi-structured interviews, and potential distribution
analysis were used to gather the data. Nine species were identified: Garcinia bracteata C. Y.Wu
ex Y. H. Li, Garcinia cowa Roxb., Garcinia esculenta Y. H. Li, Garcinia multiflora Champ. ex
Benth., Garcinia oblongifolia Champ. ex Benth., Garcinia paucinervis Chun & How, Garcinia
pedunculata Roxb., Garcinia xanthochymus Hook. f. ex T. Anders., and Garcinia yunnanensis
Hu. For each species, the field distribution, use knowledge, estimated usage intensities, prediction
for potential distributions, and traditional management were recorded and analyzed. Conclusions
are that (1) local knowledge of Garcinia species is diversified and influenced by ethnic groups.
They are used as edible fruit, medicine, wood, ornamental plants, and extracting oil; (2) different
ethnic groups share similar ideas regarding sustainable harvest and meeting their needs through
resource management; and (3) with the rapid socio-economic changes in these areas, the
traditional knowledge of the local people is being threatened.
藤黄属植物在中国广西和云南传统上有多种用途,为保护此传统知识,本研究记载了该地区
藤黄属传统用途的重要性。我们分别自2008年、2010-2014年、2016年不同季节从广西的7
个市(百色、崇左、桂林、防城港、河池、柳州、钦州)和云南的6个市(德宏、红河、临
沧、普洱、文山、西双版纳)搜集当地不同民族的民族植物学资料。本研究共访谈了250个
受访者,通过半结构式访谈、自由列举法、Smith’s S公式、使用频率和潜在分布区分析方法
获取和分析资料。共记载了9种:包括Garcinia bracteata C. Y. Wu ex Y. H. Li, G. cowa Roxb.,
G. esculenta Y. H. Li, G. multiflora Champ. ex Benth., G. oblongifolia Champ. ex Benth., G. paucinervis Chun & How, G. pedunculata Roxb., G. xanthochymus Hook. f. ex T. Anders., and
G. yunnanensis Hu.。本文记载并分析了每个物种的分布、传统使用知识、估计使用频
度、潜在分布区预测及传统管理方式。结果表明不同少数民族对于藤黄属植物的认知及使
用有不同的传统知识,藤黄属植物广泛用于食用水果、药物、木材、观赏植物和榨取油
脂;不同的少数民族通过就地资源管理或迁地栽培等方式来满足其自身可持续利用;如今,这
些相关传统知识随着快速的社会经济发展而受到威胁。
