ETHNO-NOMENCLATURE OF THE SHEA TREE (VITELLARIA PARADOXA C.F. GAERTN.) AND ITS PRODUCTS IN THE SHEA ZONES OF UGANDA

A cross sectional survey was conducted in north-eastern Shea zones of Uganda to assess ethnonomenclature of the Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn.) and products. The largely qualitative study that involved a total of six different ethnic groups was analyzed using emerging themes and patterns...

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Published inGlobal journal of research on medicinal plants and indigenous medicine Vol. 1; no. 10; p. 477
Main Authors Lamoris, Okullo John Bosco, Francis, Omujal, Godfrey, Agea Jacob, Were, Mulugo Lucy, California, Vuzi Peter, Agnes, Namutebi, Acot, Okello John Bosco, Godman, Okonye, Allan, Nyanzi Steven
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Koppa Global Journal of Research on Medicinal Plants & Indigenous Medicine (GJRMI) 01.10.2012
Subjects
Community
Farmers
Methods
Names
Natural resources
Questionnaires
Rural development
Studies
Trees
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Summary:A cross sectional survey was conducted in north-eastern Shea zones of Uganda to assess ethnonomenclature of the Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertn.) and products. The largely qualitative study that involved a total of six different ethnic groups was analyzed using emerging themes and patterns. Findings collected through individual and group interviews revealed variations and similarities in the ethno names. There was a wide variation in ethno-names of the Shea tree/products across and within the ethnic groups. The variations are explained by differences in languages spoken as well as dialects across the ethnic groups. It could also be a reflection of extensive range of occurrence of the Shea trees. Some ethnic groups e.g. Acholi and Langi; Madi and Lugbara had some similarities in the ethno-names. The similarity seemed to be explained by shared historical background and frequent interactions. Migration, intermarriages and frequent trade interactions had a contribution to the similarities between the ethnic groups. This study, however, did not investigate into the meanings of the ethno names, an area that should be taken up for further research. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:2277-4289