Plant use of the Maasai of Sekenani Valley, Maasai Mara, Kenya.

摘要: Traditional plant use is of tremendous importance in many societies, including most rural African communities. This knowledge however, rapidly dwindling due to changes towards a more Western lifestyle, and the influence modern tourism. In case Sekenani Maasai, recent change from nomadic sedentary lifestyle has not, thus far lead dramatic loss traditional knowledge, when compared other Maasai However, Sekenani, plants are used much less frequently for manufacturing tools, veterinary purposes, than remote areas. While still present, overgrazing over-exploitation resources have already led decline material available. paper examines Valley, North Masaai Mara National Reserve. The pastoralists Kenya Tanzania large part their environment uses daily life. particular interest, as clan, "Il-Purko", was moved Central this region by British Colonial Administration 1904. results study indicate that despite relocation 100 years ago, local population an extensive surroundings, they ascribe percentage found. One-hundred-fifty-five species were collected, identified Maa names recorded. Although fifty-one reported "no use", only eighteen these had no name. Thirty-three recognized distinctive Thirty-nine medicinal use, 30 served fodder livestock. Six could not be identified. Of five addressed with distinct names. exemplifies Maasai's indepth resources.