The Types of Aloe species and their Multi-Function in Southern Ethiopia the Cases of Hammer District

Asmelash Tesfaye Gebremedhin
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Asmelash Tesfaye Gebremedhin: Jinka Agricultural Research Centre, Hawassa University, Ethiopia

International Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources, 2017, vol. 3, issue 4, 91-94

Abstract: Aloes are a multi-functional perennial with or without woody trunks. It is extensively distributed in sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar and other South Africa nearby islands. Forty six aloes species were recognized in Ethiopia out of which 24 species are endemic. Six Aloe species were found in Hamer district of the southern Ethiopia. Their multi-functionality was assessed through conducting focus group discussions with different members of the pastoral and agro-pastoral communities at three discrete kebeles of the district. The pastoral and agro-pastoral communities were inhabited in this arid and semi-arid areas were often considered as communities with fewer livelihood options. Thus, sustainable utilizations of multi-purpose perennials such as: aloes is playing very crucial role for widening the livelihood options.

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Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.19080/IJESNR.2017.03.555619

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