Table 1 Level of cultural similarity and disparity in ethnobotanical knowledge applications between the studied ethnic groups (Gedeo, Oromo, and Sidama)
Site 1 | Site 2 | Unique species at site 1 | Unique species at site 2 | Common species in both sites | Shared species treating similar ailments in both sites | Rahman’s similarity index (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gedeo | Oromo | 46 | 60 | 65 | 46 | 36.8 |
Gedeo | Sidama | 49 | 33 | 62 | 41 | 39.8 |
Oromo | Sidama | 63 | 33 | 62 | 42 | 36.2 |