Background: Ethnopteridology is a branch of ethnobotany researching the relationship
between pteridophytes and humans. Unlike many seed plants, pteridophytes are generally …

Wild and neglected plant foods are key components of indigenous food systems in Social-
Ecological Systems (SESs) for ensuring food security. Sri Lankan SESs such as Village …

The noncultivated or nondomesticated food plants that are collected from the wild natural
habitats for consumption are called wild food plants (WFPs). They enrich the dietary diversity …

The agricultural ecosystems in Sri Lanka exhibit high diversity owing to the country's
distinctive climate, soil variations, topography, and its unique geographical position within …

The botanical names of many species carry etymological information such as morphological
characteristics, habitats, and ecological features, distributional range, etc. Some species …

Abstract Loxococcus rupicola (“Ran-Dothalu”), is a nationally endangered palm species
found in the southwestern rainforests, central highlands, and Knuckles regions of Sri Lanka …

Despite their crucial role in combating hunger, malnutrition, and poverty, many plant species
cultivated as fruits, vegetables, roots, and tuber crops remain neglected and underutilized …

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