CEFYBO   02669
CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS FARMACOLOGICOS Y BOTANICOS
Unidad Ejecutora - UE
artículos
Título:
Ethnobotany of the genus Physalis L. (Solanaceae) in the South American Gran Chaco
Autor/es:
PASTOR ARENAS; NICOLÁS M. KAMIENKOWSKI
Revista:
CANDOLLEA
Editorial:
CONSERVATOIRE ET JARDIN BOTANIQUES VILLE GENEVE
Referencias:
Lugar: Ginebra; Año: 2013 vol. 68 p. 251 - 266
ISSN:
0373-2967
Resumen:
The species of the genus Physalis L. (Solanaceae) are
grasses or shrubs, practically all of which are native to America. They are
known for their application as foods and medicines in several different
countries of the continent. The genus is represented in the Gran Chaco by 6
taxa, of which Physalis viscosa L. is the most widespread and of
greatest local use.This paper presents ethnobotanical, floristic and ecological
data recorded for the Physalis that live in the region. Likewise, bibliographical
sources were examined for references to the genus in the Gran Chaco and other
parts of America. During field work original data were recorded and the
reference plant material was collected. The research study included nine indigenous
groups as well as the rural population of the region. The vernacular names of
the different species collected, their uses and forms of use are provided.
These results are compared with the references from other human groups in
America, and the role of these plants in the context of each culture is
discussed.