Abstract
This research was carried out to determine the ethnobotanical use of natural and cultural plants used by local people living in the rural areas of Gaziantep province. The research was conducted in 2013-2016. As a result of interviews made with the people of the region, 65 plant species belonging to 59 genera and 24 families were identified. Families with the most species in terms of use: Asteraceae (10 species), Rosaceae (10 species), Brassicaceae (6 species), Lamiaceae (6 species), Anacardiaceae (3 species), Apiaceae (3 species), Liliaceae (3 species) and Moraceae (3 species). The proportion of wild plant species to total species in the study area is 60% (39 species). It was determined that these plant species were used for various purposes (food, medicinal, spices, tea, chewing gum, toothpicks, textile, amulet, and fodder). The wild medicinal plants sold must be cultured to ensure standardization and the medicinal plant sellers should be adequately trained.
Highlights
The ethnobotanical term was first described by John W
Are the plants used, but they focus on issues such as how to understand why and how they are used, the conditions of the environment in which these plants grow and cultivation [3]
Ethnobotany deals with the obligate dynamic relationships interactions between human population, cultural values and plants
Summary
The ethnobotanical term was first described by John W. Some ethnobotanical studies have been documented the medicinal knowledge about the plants in different parts of the country [5, 6, 7]. Interest in organic crops and naturally grown wild plants is increasing.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
