Table 2 Local names and their meanings
Ethnic group | Local names | Meanings |
|---|---|---|
Bobo | Kibi | Dwarfs’ refuges, sacred species |
Dagara | Kakala, kontontiè, kontontiénou | Dwarfs’ refuges, dangerous species |
Dioula | Linguè | Invisible spirits, sacred species |
Gourmantché | Bu nakpambu/kpambu, Linakpanli | Sacred, fodder species, sanctuary |
Kasséna | Kolo | Invisible spirits, dangerous species |
Mossi | Kakalga, kankalga | Invisible forces, dwarfs, imps’ refuge |
Fulani | Kakalgahi, Panbouhi, Linguèhè | High fodder species, resistant wood |