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Wild edible plants are an essential component of people’s diets in the Mediterranean basin. In Italy, ethnobotanical surveys have received increasing attention in the past two centuries, with some of these studies focusing on wild edible plants. In this regard, the literature in Italy lacks the coverage of some major issues focusing on plants used as herbs and spices. I searched national journals for articles on the use of wild food plants in Italy, published from 1963 to 2020. Aims of the present review were to document plant lore regarding wild herbs and spices in Italy, identify the wild plants most frequently used as spices, analyze the distribution of wild herbs and spices used at a national scale, and finally, to describe the most common phytochemical compounds present in wild plant species. Based on the 34 studies reviewed, I documented 78 wild taxa as being used in Italy as herbs or spices. The studies I included in this systematic review demonstrate that wild species used as herbs and spices enrich Italian folk cuisine and can represent an important resource for profitable, integrated local small-scale activities.
Riccardo Motti. Wild Plants Used as Herbs and Spices in Italy: An Ethnobotanical Review. Plants 2021, 10, 563 .
AMA StyleRiccardo Motti. Wild Plants Used as Herbs and Spices in Italy: An Ethnobotanical Review. Plants. 2021; 10 (3):563.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRiccardo Motti. 2021. "Wild Plants Used as Herbs and Spices in Italy: An Ethnobotanical Review." Plants 10, no. 3: 563.
The Contribution of Wild Edible Plants to the Mediterranean Diet: An Ethnobotanical Case Study Along the Coast of Campania (Southern Italy). Wild edible plants, an essential component of people’s diets in the Mediterranean basin, are consumed because they have a positive influence on health, supplying the body with microelements, vitamins, phenols, flavonoids, antioxidants, and fiber. In this paper we provide a list of wild plants used in the local cuisine along the coast of Campania, highlighting the medicinal properties of the most widely used species. Fieldwork was conducted from April 2017 to September 2019; in all, 69 informants were interviewed. We carried out an extensive literature review searching both national and international journals for ethnobotanical articles concerning the whole of Italy and especially the region of Campania, published from 1963 to 2019. The relative frequency of citation (RFC) index for each species is provided. Based on the interviews, 85 species and subspecies distributed in 29 families are documented as being used as food. Asteraceae was the most cited family (26.5%) followed by Brassicaceae and Lamiaceae (7.2%). The culinary uses of 11 wild species (13.5% of the total) were hitherto unreported in the ethnobotanical literature for Campania. The present study confirms the persistence of traditional plant use in the region of Campania. Ethnobotanical data, as well as the phytochemical and nutritional profiles of the species in question, offer insights into designing new dishes such as food pairing with other ingredients to improve nutritional and/or sensory quality (e.g., bitterness reduction, flavor enhancement, antioxidant bioavailability).
R. Motti; G. Bonanomi; V. Lanzotti; R. Sacchi. The Contribution of Wild Edible Plants to the Mediterranean Diet: An Ethnobotanical Case Study Along the Coast of Campania (Southern Italy). Economic Botany 2020, 74, 249 -272.
AMA StyleR. Motti, G. Bonanomi, V. Lanzotti, R. Sacchi. The Contribution of Wild Edible Plants to the Mediterranean Diet: An Ethnobotanical Case Study Along the Coast of Campania (Southern Italy). Economic Botany. 2020; 74 (3):249-272.
Chicago/Turabian StyleR. Motti; G. Bonanomi; V. Lanzotti; R. Sacchi. 2020. "The Contribution of Wild Edible Plants to the Mediterranean Diet: An Ethnobotanical Case Study Along the Coast of Campania (Southern Italy)." Economic Botany 74, no. 3: 249-272.
Biodeterioration, the alteration caused by living organisms, on historical buildings and stone monuments is a well‐known problem affecting two‐thirds of the world's cultural heritage. The study of the flora growing on wall surface is of particular importance for the assessment of the risk of biodeterioration of stone artifacts by vascular plants, and for maintenance planning. In this study, we investigate how rock type, exposure and inclination of the wall affect the biodeteriogenic flora at 13 sites of the Archaeological Park of the Phlegraean Fields located in the province of Naples, in southern Italy. For each site, we analysed randomly selected square areas with 2 × 2 m size, representing the different vegetation types in terms of vascular plant species cover. The total number of plant species recorded was 129, belonging to 43 families. Erigeron sumatrensis, Sonchus tenerrimus and Parietaria judaica are the most commonly reported species, while Capparis orientalis is the species with the highest average coverage. Substrate type, exposure and surface inclination affect the floristic composition, with the average plant cover significantly higher on vertical surfaces and at western and southern exposure. All the main biodeteriogenic vascular plant species grow on more or less porous lythotype like yellow tufa, conglomerate and bricks. Finally, woody plants eradications methods are proposed by the tree cutting and local application of herbicides, to avoid stump and root sprouting and to minimize the dispersion of chemicals in the surrounding environment.
Riccardo Motti; Giuliano Bonanomi; Adriano Stinca. Deteriogenic flora of the Phlegraean Fields Archaeological Park: ecological analysis and management guidelines. Nordic Journal of Botany 2020, 38, 1 .
AMA StyleRiccardo Motti, Giuliano Bonanomi, Adriano Stinca. Deteriogenic flora of the Phlegraean Fields Archaeological Park: ecological analysis and management guidelines. Nordic Journal of Botany. 2020; 38 (5):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRiccardo Motti; Giuliano Bonanomi; Adriano Stinca. 2020. "Deteriogenic flora of the Phlegraean Fields Archaeological Park: ecological analysis and management guidelines." Nordic Journal of Botany 38, no. 5: 1.
Riccardo Motti; Giuliano Bonanomi; Stefano Emrick; Virginia Lanzotti. Traditional Herbal Remedies Used in women’s Health Care in Italy: a Review. Human Ecology 2019, 47, 941 -972.
AMA StyleRiccardo Motti, Giuliano Bonanomi, Stefano Emrick, Virginia Lanzotti. Traditional Herbal Remedies Used in women’s Health Care in Italy: a Review. Human Ecology. 2019; 47 (6):941-972.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRiccardo Motti; Giuliano Bonanomi; Stefano Emrick; Virginia Lanzotti. 2019. "Traditional Herbal Remedies Used in women’s Health Care in Italy: a Review." Human Ecology 47, no. 6: 941-972.
Biodeterioration, the alteration caused by living organisms, on historical buildings and stone monuments is a well-known problem affecting two-thirds of the world’s cultural heritage. The study of the flora growing on wall surface is of particular importance for the assessment of the risk of biodeterioration of stone artifacts by vascular plants, and for maintenance planning. In this study, we investigate how rock type, exposure and inclination of the wall affect the biodeteriogenic flora at 13 sites of the Archaeological Park of the Phlegraean Fields located in the province of Naples, in southern Italy. For each site, we analysed randomly selected square areas with 2 × 2 m size, representing the different vegetation types in terms of vascular plant species cover. The total number of plant species recorded was 129, belonging to 43 families.Erigeron sumatrensis, Sonchus tenerrimus, andParietaria judaicaare the most commonly reported species, whileCapparis orientalisis the species with the highest average coverage. Substrate type, exposure and surface inclination affect the floristic composition, with the average plant cover significantly higher on vertical surfaces and at western and southern exposure. All the main biodeteriogenic vascular plant species grow on more or less porous lythotype like yellow tufa, conglomerate and bricks. Finally, woody plants eradications methods are proposed by the tree cutting and local application of herbicides, to avoid stump and root sprouting and to minimize the dispersion of chemicals in the surrounding environment.
Riccardo Motti; Giuliano Bonanomi; Adriano Stinca. Deteriogenic flora of the Phlegraean Fields Archaeological Park: ecological analysis and management guidelines. 2019, 804823 .
AMA StyleRiccardo Motti, Giuliano Bonanomi, Adriano Stinca. Deteriogenic flora of the Phlegraean Fields Archaeological Park: ecological analysis and management guidelines. . 2019; ():804823.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRiccardo Motti; Giuliano Bonanomi; Adriano Stinca. 2019. "Deteriogenic flora of the Phlegraean Fields Archaeological Park: ecological analysis and management guidelines." , no. : 804823.
Riccardo Motti; Giuliano Bonanomi. Vascular plant colonisation of four castles in southern Italy: Effects of substrate bioreceptivity, local environment factors and current management. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 2018, 133, 26 -33.
AMA StyleRiccardo Motti, Giuliano Bonanomi. Vascular plant colonisation of four castles in southern Italy: Effects of substrate bioreceptivity, local environment factors and current management. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 2018; 133 ():26-33.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRiccardo Motti; Giuliano Bonanomi. 2018. "Vascular plant colonisation of four castles in southern Italy: Effects of substrate bioreceptivity, local environment factors and current management." International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 133, no. : 26-33.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) consists of systems and practices used to prevent or treat illness, and/or promote health and wellbeing, generally with herbal remedies. In recent decades, ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological surveys have received increased attention among populations in central and southern Italy traditionally highly conservative regarding knowledge of folk medicine. This review highlights the use of wild and cultivated plants in paediatric health care. From a search of articles published between 1978 and 2017 we found a total of 34 containing reports of medicinal plants specifically used for treating children’s diseases, listing 83 taxa belonging to 37 families in 116 recorded cases of medicinal plant use. Tuscany has the highest number of plant use reports and the highest number of species used in a single region, followed by Campania and Sicily. Allium sativum is the most widely reported species, cited in eight regions. We identified eight ailment categories. Plants used as anthelmintics and for gastro-intestinal and skin diseases are widely used.
Riccardo Motti; Francesca Ippolito; Giuliano Bonanomi. Folk Phytotherapy in Paediatric Health Care in Central and Southern Italy: a Review. Human Ecology 2018, 46, 573 -585.
AMA StyleRiccardo Motti, Francesca Ippolito, Giuliano Bonanomi. Folk Phytotherapy in Paediatric Health Care in Central and Southern Italy: a Review. Human Ecology. 2018; 46 (4):573-585.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRiccardo Motti; Francesca Ippolito; Giuliano Bonanomi. 2018. "Folk Phytotherapy in Paediatric Health Care in Central and Southern Italy: a Review." Human Ecology 46, no. 4: 573-585.
Riccardo Motti; Pierfrancesco Motti. An Ethnobotanical Survey of Useful Plants in the Agro Nocerino Sarnese (Campania, Southern Italy). Human Ecology 2017, 45, 865 -878.
AMA StyleRiccardo Motti, Pierfrancesco Motti. An Ethnobotanical Survey of Useful Plants in the Agro Nocerino Sarnese (Campania, Southern Italy). Human Ecology. 2017; 45 (6):865-878.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRiccardo Motti; Pierfrancesco Motti. 2017. "An Ethnobotanical Survey of Useful Plants in the Agro Nocerino Sarnese (Campania, Southern Italy)." Human Ecology 45, no. 6: 865-878.
According to recent molecular studies (Hardway et al. 2004, Spalik & Downie 2006, Spalik et al. 2009), the genus Helosciadium Koch (1824: 125) was segregated from Apium Linnaeus (1753: 264). The separate position of Helosciadium is supported also by morphological characters and fruit anatomy (Ronse et al. 2010).
Adriano Stinca; Riccardo Motti. A new combination in Helosciadium (Apiaceae) for the flora of North Africa. Phytotaxa 2015, 217, 100 -100.
AMA StyleAdriano Stinca, Riccardo Motti. A new combination in Helosciadium (Apiaceae) for the flora of North Africa. Phytotaxa. 2015; 217 (1):100-100.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAdriano Stinca; Riccardo Motti. 2015. "A new combination in Helosciadium (Apiaceae) for the flora of North Africa." Phytotaxa 217, no. 1: 100-100.
ISHS VIII International Peach Symposium PEACH [PRUNUS PERSICA (L.) BATSCH]: AN ALIEN SPECIES OF THE ITALIAN VASCULAR FLORA
A. Stinca; M. Giaccone; B. Basile; R. Motti. PEACH [PRUNUS PERSICA (L.) BATSCH]: AN ALIEN SPECIES OF THE ITALIAN VASCULAR FLORA. Acta Horticulturae 2015, 445 -451.
AMA StyleA. Stinca, M. Giaccone, B. Basile, R. Motti. PEACH [PRUNUS PERSICA (L.) BATSCH]: AN ALIEN SPECIES OF THE ITALIAN VASCULAR FLORA. Acta Horticulturae. 2015; (1084):445-451.
Chicago/Turabian StyleA. Stinca; M. Giaccone; B. Basile; R. Motti. 2015. "PEACH [PRUNUS PERSICA (L.) BATSCH]: AN ALIEN SPECIES OF THE ITALIAN VASCULAR FLORA." Acta Horticulturae , no. 1084: 445-451.
In the present work the presence of Manihot esculenta Crantz is reported for the first time for Italy and Europe, a neophyte native to South America: ecology and invasive status are presented.
Adriano Stinca; Giuseppe D’Auria; Riccardo Motti. Manihot Esculenta (Euphorbiaceae), A New Alien Species In Italy. Hacquetia 2014, 13, 355 -357.
AMA StyleAdriano Stinca, Giuseppe D’Auria, Riccardo Motti. Manihot Esculenta (Euphorbiaceae), A New Alien Species In Italy. Hacquetia. 2014; 13 (2):355-357.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAdriano Stinca; Giuseppe D’Auria; Riccardo Motti. 2014. "Manihot Esculenta (Euphorbiaceae), A New Alien Species In Italy." Hacquetia 13, no. 2: 355-357.
This paper analyses the effects of substrate properties and environmental conditions on spontaneous vegetation of soil and sludges from a dismantled steel plant moderately polluted by heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Plant colonization was monitored in the presence or absence of acidic peat for 5 years both inside the degraded brownfield site and after transferral into a nearby Oak Park environment. Overall, 57 plant species grew healthily on the substrates, with peat enhancing plant growth in the unfavourable brownfield site. Most of the species were found in the park (91 %), showing plant colonization was mainly affected by the immediate environment rather than by substrate properties. Restricted metal uptake and tissue accumulation by selected plants were measured, with only Daucus carota showing a higher ability to translocate metals to shoots (shoot/root metal concentration quotient >1 with peat). Phytostabilization with native plants represents an economically more realistic and cost-effective option than excavation, soil washing and sludge disposal, especially for vast industrial sites. Addition of organic matter and planting strategically selected vegetation islands could facilitate the spontaneous recovery of such highly degraded environments.
Paola Adamo; A. Mingo; I. Coppola; Riccardo Motti; Adriano Stinca; D. Agrelli. Plant colonization of brownfield soil and post-washing sludge: effect of organic amendment and environmental conditions. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 2014, 12, 1811 -1824.
AMA StylePaola Adamo, A. Mingo, I. Coppola, Riccardo Motti, Adriano Stinca, D. Agrelli. Plant colonization of brownfield soil and post-washing sludge: effect of organic amendment and environmental conditions. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 2014; 12 (6):1811-1824.
Chicago/Turabian StylePaola Adamo; A. Mingo; I. Coppola; Riccardo Motti; Adriano Stinca; D. Agrelli. 2014. "Plant colonization of brownfield soil and post-washing sludge: effect of organic amendment and environmental conditions." International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 12, no. 6: 1811-1824.
This article provides general information on the distribution and presence of invasive macrophytes in Italy and describes and discusses two hydrophyte invasion case studies: Eichhornia crassipes in Sardinia and Pistia stratiotes in Campania. The two invasions took place in the same period, but mechanical removal intervention started only in Sardinia, even if costly and unsuccessful in the long term. Two main pathways are responsible for the presence of these two species in Italy, i.e. introduction as ornamentals and investigation and use for phytoremediation. The drafting of a national strategy on biological invasions is a priority for Italy and several specific action plans for species and habitats, as in the case of inland waters, are required. Furthermore, there is the need for regulations in the trade sector of invasive plant species and to evaluate the possibilities for biological control for established aquatic alien invaders.
Giuseppe Brundu; Adriano Stinca; L. Angius; G. Bonanomi; Laura Celesti; G. D'auria; R. Griffo; Antonello Migliozzi; Riccardo Motti; P. Spigno. Pistia stratiotesL. andEichhornia crassipes(Mart.) Solms.: emerging invasive alien hydrophytes in Campania and Sardinia (Italy). EPPO Bulletin 2012, 42, 568 -579.
AMA StyleGiuseppe Brundu, Adriano Stinca, L. Angius, G. Bonanomi, Laura Celesti, G. D'auria, R. Griffo, Antonello Migliozzi, Riccardo Motti, P. Spigno. Pistia stratiotesL. andEichhornia crassipes(Mart.) Solms.: emerging invasive alien hydrophytes in Campania and Sardinia (Italy). EPPO Bulletin. 2012; 42 (3):568-579.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiuseppe Brundu; Adriano Stinca; L. Angius; G. Bonanomi; Laura Celesti; G. D'auria; R. Griffo; Antonello Migliozzi; Riccardo Motti; P. Spigno. 2012. "Pistia stratiotesL. andEichhornia crassipes(Mart.) Solms.: emerging invasive alien hydrophytes in Campania and Sardinia (Italy)." EPPO Bulletin 42, no. 3: 568-579.
A study was carried out on the biodeteriogenic vascular flora at the Royal Palace of Portici in southern Italy. In all, 160 species were found on the building, which represents approximately 35.5% of the flora found in the whole grounds (449 taxa). Ecological analysis of the plant population highlighted the decisive role of xeric climatic conditions, the lack of substrate, use of the site, and ordinary and restorative maintenance work. Therophytes (48.8%) broadly prevail over other biological forms. Most of the taxa censused (38.8%) may be considered ubiquitous and hence found at the same time on different types of substrate. Measured against the Hazard Index (HI), 62.5% of the species detected may be considered low-hazard (HI 0–3), 31.9% medium-hazard (HI 4–6), and 5.6% very hazardous (HI 7–10). Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle (HI 10), Ficus carica L. (HI 10), and Quercus ilex L. subsp. ilex (HI 9) were the species that had the most impact of the architectural structures in question.
Riccardo Motti; Adriano Stinca. Analysis of the biodeteriogenic vascular flora at the Royal Palace of Portici in southern Italy. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 2011, 65, 1256 -1265.
AMA StyleRiccardo Motti, Adriano Stinca. Analysis of the biodeteriogenic vascular flora at the Royal Palace of Portici in southern Italy. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 2011; 65 (8):1256-1265.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRiccardo Motti; Adriano Stinca. 2011. "Analysis of the biodeteriogenic vascular flora at the Royal Palace of Portici in southern Italy." International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 65, no. 8: 1256-1265.
This study reports on the ethnobotanical and phytomedical knowledge in one of the oldest European Parks, the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park (Central Italy). We selected this area because we judged the long history of nature preservation as an added value potentially encouraging the survival of uses possibly lost elsewhere. In all, we interviewed 60 key informants selected among those who, for their current or past occupation or specific interests, were most likely to report accurately on traditional use of plants. The ethnobotanical inventory we obtained included 145 taxa from 57 families, corresponding to 435 use-reports: 257 referred to medical applications, 112 to food, 29 to craft plants for domestic uses, 25 to veterinary applications, 6 to harvesting for trade and another 6 to animal food
Marisa Idolo; Riccardo Motti; Stefano Mazzoleni. Ethnobotanical and phytomedicinal knowledge in a long-history protected area, the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park (Italian Apennines). Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2010, 127, 379 -395.
AMA StyleMarisa Idolo, Riccardo Motti, Stefano Mazzoleni. Ethnobotanical and phytomedicinal knowledge in a long-history protected area, the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park (Italian Apennines). Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2010; 127 (2):379-395.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarisa Idolo; Riccardo Motti; Stefano Mazzoleni. 2010. "Ethnobotanical and phytomedicinal knowledge in a long-history protected area, the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park (Italian Apennines)." Journal of Ethnopharmacology 127, no. 2: 379-395.
The Phlegraean Fields Regional Park in southern Italy has an especially long history of human exploitation. For our ethnobotanical studies we interviewed 39 people native to the area and recorded 962 use-reports. For each species, we provide scientific and vernacular names, plant parts used, and preparation and administration processes. In all, 69 species belonging to 35 families were classified. The species most frequently mentioned were Citrus limon, Chamomilla recutita, Malva sylvestris, Parietaria judaica, Ficus carica, Foeniculum vulgare and Laurus nobilis. The commonest plant use recorded is medicinal, followed by culinary and domestic; for 26% of the species inventoried, more than one use was recorded. The present study confirms the persistence of traditional plant use in regions of central and southern Italy.
Riccardo Motti; Vincenzo Antignani; Marisa Idolo. Traditional Plant Use in the Phlegraean Fields Regional Park (Campania, Southern Italy). Human Ecology 2009, 37, 775 -782.
AMA StyleRiccardo Motti, Vincenzo Antignani, Marisa Idolo. Traditional Plant Use in the Phlegraean Fields Regional Park (Campania, Southern Italy). Human Ecology. 2009; 37 (6):775-782.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRiccardo Motti; Vincenzo Antignani; Marisa Idolo. 2009. "Traditional Plant Use in the Phlegraean Fields Regional Park (Campania, Southern Italy)." Human Ecology 37, no. 6: 775-782.
To extend our floristic knowledge of the Vesuvian area and, more generally, of Campania region, we carried out a botanical survey of the Royal Park of Portici (Naples, Italy). The inventory we obtained features 449 taxa, including 108 new taxa for the Somma-Vesuvius complex and 13 species are new to the Campania region. 50 previously recorded taxa were not retrieved. An analysis of life forms and phytochorological spectra showed that the flora is dominated by Therophytes (42.8%) and Mediterranean species s. l. (41.7%). The high number of Alien species (17.6%) and the low number of Endemics (1.1%) confirm the occurrence of extensive human disturbance.
Adriano Stinca; Riccardo Motti. The vascular flora of the Royal Park of Portici (Naples, Italy). Webbia 2009, 64, 235 -266.
AMA StyleAdriano Stinca, Riccardo Motti. The vascular flora of the Royal Park of Portici (Naples, Italy). Webbia. 2009; 64 (2):235-266.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAdriano Stinca; Riccardo Motti. 2009. "The vascular flora of the Royal Park of Portici (Naples, Italy)." Webbia 64, no. 2: 235-266.
In questo lavoro si presentano i dati sulla flora del vulcano di Roccamonfina. La flora del complesso vulcanico è stata studiata contribuendo ad accrescere il livello delle conoscenze floristiche per il Nord della Campania. Per l'area oggetto della ricerca esistevano pochi dati in letteratura, la maggior parte dei quali risalenti al XIX secolo. La flora attuale ammonta a 871 entità mentre per 16 entità segnalate in passato non è stato possibile confermare la presenza. Oltre alle 10 specie di nuova segnalazione, per la maggior parte esotiche, rilevante è la presenza di entità di interesse fitogeografico quali Ophioglossum vulgatum L., Blechnum spicant (L.) Roth, Convallaria majalis L., Crocus suaveolens Bertol., Ophryspromontorii O. & E. Danesch, Serratula tinctoria L. subsp. tinctoria, Lysimachia vulgaris L. e Cervaria rivinii G. Gaertn. Nello spettro biologico i valori di terofite ed emicriptofite sono equilibrati (rispettivamente il 32,4% contro il 34,5%) e denotano caratteri di mediterraneità attenuati dalla presenza di estese superfici boscate. A queste ultime è imputabile il valore relativamente elevato di Fanerofite e Geofite. Come conseguenza della giovane età dei substrati, le endemiche sono poco rappresentate (2,3%) mentre a dispetto della relativa ridotta elevazione sono predominanti le Eurasiatiche e meno rappresentato il tipo stenomediterraneo. In ogni caso il totale dei corotipi mediterranei supera il 35%. I dati qui presentati sono ricavati da un database di oltre 15.000 record georiferiti.
A. Croce; V. La Valva; Riccardo Motti; R. Nazzaro; S. Strumia. La flora vascolare del Vulcano di Roccamonfina (Campania, Italia). Webbia 2008, 63, 251 -291.
AMA StyleA. Croce, V. La Valva, Riccardo Motti, R. Nazzaro, S. Strumia. La flora vascolare del Vulcano di Roccamonfina (Campania, Italia). Webbia. 2008; 63 (2):251-291.
Chicago/Turabian StyleA. Croce; V. La Valva; Riccardo Motti; R. Nazzaro; S. Strumia. 2008. "La flora vascolare del Vulcano di Roccamonfina (Campania, Italia)." Webbia 63, no. 2: 251-291.
Gli Autori hanno indagato la flora del comprensorio dei monti Vesole, Soprano, Sottano e Chianello per la quale non esistevano in letteratura dati preesistenti.; tale lavoro va dunque ad integrare le conoscenze realtive alla parte settentrionale del Parco Nazionale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano. Nel corso del lavoro sono state individuate e classificate 861 entità; di queste 21 non risultavano segnalate in precedenza per il territorio del Cilento. Per alcune specie di rilevante interesse fitogeografico (Geranium macrorrhizum L., Ophioglossum vulgatum L., Cleistogenes serotina (L.) Keng, Genista sagittalis L., Lathyrus niger (L.) Bernh. subsp. jordanii (Ten.) Arcangeli) si tratta del primo ritrovamento per la Campania o di conferma della loro presenza nella regione. Nel complesso le 861 entità ritrovate definiscono uno spiccato carattere di mediterraneità del popolamento floristico; ben rappresentato è inoltre il contingente di specie eurasiatiche dovuto allo sviluppo degli orizzonti montano e submontano. Le endemiche ammontano a circa il 4% del totale e fra queste vanno citate le oro-ipsofile Viola pseudogracilis Strobl. subsp. pseudogracilis e Potentilla rigoana T. Wolf. Dall'analisi dello spettro biologico si evince una predominanza di terofite, a conferma del carattere mediterraneo della flora e anche della presenza di aree sottoposte a coltura. Elevato è nel contempo il contingente di fanerofite, dovuto all'ampio sviluppo delle aree boschive e alla diversificazione delle cenosi forestali.
Riccardo Motti; G. Salerno. La flora del complesso dei monti Vesole, Soprano, Sottano e Chianello (Appennino campano, Salerno). Webbia 2006, 61, 325 -357.
AMA StyleRiccardo Motti, G. Salerno. La flora del complesso dei monti Vesole, Soprano, Sottano e Chianello (Appennino campano, Salerno). Webbia. 2006; 61 (2):325-357.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRiccardo Motti; G. Salerno. 2006. "La flora del complesso dei monti Vesole, Soprano, Sottano e Chianello (Appennino campano, Salerno)." Webbia 61, no. 2: 325-357.
The present ethnobotanical field study conducted during summer 2003 in two distinct regions of the Cilento National Park (Mt Vesole and Ascea) documents the local use of 90 different plant species for medicinal, food and domestic purposes. Overall, 59 people native to the area were interviewed, and 883 use-reports have been recorded. The scientific names, local names, plant parts used, preparation and administration processes are given and compared with practices in other Italian regions. In total, 63 species are documented as medicinal, 49 as food, and 22 as craft plants. Over 40% of all species are used in more than one category and over half of the food plants are also used for medicinal purposes. In general the recorded species are well known in the traditional phytotherapy of Campania and Italy. However, some uses are unusual and are discussed in detail.
Ayalla M. Scherrer; Riccardo Motti; Caroline Weckerle. Traditional plant use in the areas of Monte Vesole and Ascea, Cilento National Park (Campania, Southern Italy). Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2005, 97, 129 -143.
AMA StyleAyalla M. Scherrer, Riccardo Motti, Caroline Weckerle. Traditional plant use in the areas of Monte Vesole and Ascea, Cilento National Park (Campania, Southern Italy). Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2005; 97 (1):129-143.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAyalla M. Scherrer; Riccardo Motti; Caroline Weckerle. 2005. "Traditional plant use in the areas of Monte Vesole and Ascea, Cilento National Park (Campania, Southern Italy)." Journal of Ethnopharmacology 97, no. 1: 129-143.