| Landrace Name | Records | Zones | Categories | Summary / Key Traits | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bukuniya | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama SNNPRS | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (1), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (1), Dawro (1), Gedeo (1), Sidama (1). **Total:** 8. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2016 |
| Butta | 2 | Gamo Gofa Zone Gamo-Gofa | Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using 34 polymorphic SSR markers.?Type:?Domesticated.?Population Structure:?Part of cultivated enset clusters. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 Olango et al. 2015 |
| Chamia | 2 | Gurage Wolaita | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster II.?Key Finding:?Part of second largest qualitative cluster (92 accessions). |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Chamo | 2 | Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P3S24ID834.?Coordinates:?6.2?N, 37.6?E.?Collection Date:?18/10/2018. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Chehoyet | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama SNNPRS | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (4), Gurage (4), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 10. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2016 |
| Chehuyet | 2 | Gurage Gurage Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Medicine Medicinal:?Used for expulsion of thorn and drainage abscess from tissue.?Plant Part Used:?Root. | Morphological:?Identified by farmers using morphological traits.?Distribution:?Not indicated.?Agroecology:?Adapted to highland (H), midland (M), and lowland (L) agroecologies.?Medicinal:?Used for various medicinal purposes. |
Muanenda et al. 2025 Negassa et al. 2025 |
| Chereka | 2 | Gamo-Gofa Kembata/Hadiya | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster I.?Key Finding:?Part of 279 accessions evaluated for genetic diversity at Areka Agricultural Research Center. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Cherkiwe | 2 | Gurage Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Lower performance landrace.?Agronomic:?Pseudostem height 88 cm; Pseudostem circumference 60.6 cm (lowest among tested landraces); Plant height 336.6 cm.?Key Finding:?Lower performing landrace compared to others in the evaluation. |
Jarso et al. 2023 Mitiku & Fikre 2024 |
| Cherkuwa | 2 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | **Distribution:** Silte (1), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 4. |
Mulachew 2015 Yemataw 2018 |
| Chichia | 2 | Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Wolaita Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P2S47ID642.?Coordinates:?7.0?N, 37.7?E.?Collection Date:?10/04/2018. |
Asfaw et al. 2024 Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Damala | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P2S21ID519.?Coordinates:?6.7?N, 38.4?E.?Collection Date:?03/04/2018. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Dambale | 2 | Gedeo Zone Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Diseases & Pests Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P2S48ID373.?Coordinates:?6.1?N, 38.2?E.?Collection Date:?04/04/2018. |
Abrar et al. 2022 Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Dare | 2 | Gurage Zone Oromia | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Medicine Genetics & Genomics | Medicinal:?Amicho to cure damaged parts of the human body (N=41).?Use:?Used for medicinal purposes. |
Dilebo et al. 2023 Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Demela | 2 | Gurage Zone Sidamo | Genetic Resources & Diversity Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Plant height 280-640 cm. Leaf number 3-9. Leaf area 9261-24108 cm?. Stomatal conductance 32.1-227 mmol/m?/s.?Agronomic:?Best landrace for this agroecology.?Drought Response:?Drought tolerant. |
Chase et al. 2025 Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Deree | 2 | Gurage Zone Not specified | Diseases & Pests / Nematology Genetics & Genomics | Nematode Density (Soil):?Pratylenchus?111.1 individuals/100 ml soil;?Meloidogyne?14.4;?Helicotylenchus?25.6;?Tylenchorhynchus?34.4.?Root Nematodes:?Pratylenchus?8,168/10g root (3rd highest). |
Gerura et al. 2022 Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Dereketa | 2 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | **Distribution:** Silte (2), Gurage (2), Kembata-Tembaro (4), Hadiya (2), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 10. |
Mulachew 2015 Yemataw 2018 |
| Dokaze | 2 | Gamo Zone Gamo-Gofa | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster II.?Key Finding:?Part of second largest qualitative cluster (92 accessions). |
Getahun et al. 2024 Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Dowiramo | 2 | Sidama Zone Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P2S25ID589.?Coordinates:?6.6?N, 38.4?E.?Collection Date:?06/04/2018. |
Egziabher et al. 2020 Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Edeso | 2 | Gurage Zone | Diseases & Pests / Nematology Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Plant height 490 cm. Leaf number 7. Leaf area 18191.25 cm?. Stomatal conductance 23.6 mmol/m?/s.?Drought Response:?Drought susceptible. |
Chase et al. 2025 Gerura et al. 2022 |
| Egendiye | 2 | Gurage Gurage Zone | Diseases & Pests / Nematology Genetic Resources & Diversity | Nematode Density (Soil):?Pratylenchus?15.0 individuals/100 ml soil;?Meloidogyne?65. |
Gerura et al. 2022 Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Emiriye | 2 | Gurage Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Medicine Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Identified by farmers using morphological traits.?Agronomic:?Grouped into clusters based on morphological trait variability.?Use:?Used for food (Bulla, Kocho, Amicho), animal feed, medicine, fiber.?Distribution:?Present in multiple kebeles. |
Jarso et al. 2023 Negassa et al. 2025 |
| Emreye | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama SNNPRS | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (7), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (8), Hadiya (2), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 18. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2016 |
| Erake | 2 | Gurage Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Quantitative characterization showed higher performance.?Agronomic:?Pseudostem height 119 cm; Pseudostem circumference 124.8 cm; Plant height 410.4 cm.?Key Finding:?Recommended to local farmers and for all food-insecure countries cultivating enset landrace to improve livelihood. |
Jarso et al. 2023 Mitiku & Fikre 2024 |
| Erpha1 | 2 | Dawro Zone Waka | Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetics & Genomics | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster I.?Key Finding:?Wild enset accession; part of 279 accessions evaluated. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 Olango et al. 2015 |
| Eslamia | 2 | Gurage Wolaita | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster II.?Key Finding:?Part of second largest qualitative cluster (92 accessions). |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Etene | 2 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Amicho | Amicho:?Selected for Amicho in Kembata-Tembaro Zone (N=35).?Use:?Used for Amicho (boiled corm) consumption. |
Ayenew et al. 2016 Dilebo et al. 2023 |
| Fello | 2 | Gamo-Gofa Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P2S41ID654.?Coordinates:?6.9?N, 37.7?E.?Collection Date:?10/04/2018. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Ferchasa | 2 | Gamo-Gofa Kembata/Hadiya | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster I.?Key Finding:?Part of 279 accessions evaluated for genetic diversity at Areka Agricultural Research Center. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Ferezia | 2 | Kembata/Hadiya Waka | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster I.?Key Finding:?Part of 279 accessions evaluated for genetic diversity at Areka Agricultural Research Center. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Fuga | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P2S62ID590.?Coordinates:?6.3?N, 38.2?E.?Collection Date:?05/04/2018. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Gariya | 2 | Hadiya Zone Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Diseases & Pests Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Amicho | Bacterial Wilt:?Susceptible (3.00).?Mealy Bugs:?Moderate (2.00).?Nematode:?Moderate (2.00).?Root Rot:?Resistant (1.00).?Termite:?Moderate (2.00).?Worm:?Resistant (1.00).?Key Finding:?Susceptible to bacterial wilt; resistant to root rot and worm. |
Dilebo et al. 2023 Mulualem & Walle 2014 |
| Gariye | 2 | Silte Zone Yem Special District | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Amicho Medicinal:?Used for treatment of back pain bone fractures +1 more | Amicho:?Selected for Amicho in Silte Zone (N=57).?Use:?Used for Amicho (boiled corm) consumption. |
Dilebo et al. 2023 Muanenda et al. 2025 |
| Gasa | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama SNNPRS | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (1), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (0), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 3. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2016 |
| Gazinar | 2 | Gurage Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Medicine Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Identified by farmers using morphological traits.?Agronomic:?Grouped into clusters based on morphological trait variability.?Use:?Used for food (Bulla, Kocho, Amicho), animal feed, medicine, fiber.?Distribution:?Present in multiple kebeles. |
Jarso et al. 2023 Negassa et al. 2025 |
| Gecha | 2 | Gedeo Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Use:?Medicinal purposes. |
Adem & Kibatu 2020 Muanenda et al. 2025 |
| Gedio Ado | 2 | Sidama Zone | Biochemistry & Nutrition / Material Science | Morphological:?Analyzed for fiber chemical and mechanical properties.?Fiber Properties:?Linear density 38.3 tex.? |
Buta et al. 2025 |
| Gefetenewa | 2 | Gamo Gofa Zone Wolaita | Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetics & Genomics | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster II.?Key Finding:?Part of second largest qualitative cluster (92 accessions). |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 Olango et al. 2015 |
| Gembewa | 2 | Gurage Zone Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Identified by farmers using morphological traits.?Agronomic:?Grouped into clusters based on morphological trait variability.?Use:?Used for food (Bulla, Kocho, Amicho), animal feed, medicine, fiber.?Distribution:?Present in multiple kebeles. |
Ayenew et al. 2016 Jarso et al. 2023 |
| Gemorcha | 2 | Wolaita Wolaita Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using 34 polymorphic SSR markers.?Type:?Domesticated.?Population Structure:?Part of cultivated enset clusters. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 Olango et al. 2015 |
| Genbene bazereye | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama SNNPRS | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (1), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (0), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 3. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2016 |
| Genta | 2 | Gedeo Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Use:?Medicinal purposes. |
Adem & Kibatu 2020 Muanenda et al. 2025 |
| Geshera | 2 | Gurage Zone Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Identified by farmers using morphological traits.?Agronomic:?Grouped into clusters based on morphological trait variability.?Use:?Used for food (Bulla, Kocho, Amicho), animal feed, medicine, fiber.?Distribution:?Present in multiple kebeles. |
Ayenew et al. 2016 Jarso et al. 2023 |
| Gezetiya | 2 | Gurage Wolaita | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster II.?Key Finding:?Part of second largest qualitative cluster (92 accessions). |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Gezit | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama SNNPRS | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (2), Gurage (2), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 6. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2016 |
| Gimbowe | 2 | Gurage Zone | Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Plant height 340-480 cm. Leaf number 5-11. Leaf area 11319-21168 cm?. Stomatal conductance 58.5-189.1 mmol/m?/s.?Drought Response:?Drought tolerant. |
Chase et al. 2025 |
| Ginbeniye | 2 | Gurage Zone | Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge | Morphological:?Quantitative characterization showed higher performance.?Agronomic:?Pseudostem height 113.6 cm; Pseudostem circumference 156 cm (highest among tested landraces); Plant height 354 cm.?Key Finding:?Recommended to local farmers and for all food-insecure countries cultivating enset landra |
Jarso et al. 2023 Mitiku & Fikre 2024 |
| Ginjena | 2 | Gamo-Gofa Kembata/Hadiya | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster I.?Key Finding:?Part of 279 accessions evaluated for genetic diversity at Areka Agricultural Research Center. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Gosalo | 2 | Gurage Zone Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity Plant Physiology / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Drought tolerant landrace. |
Chase et al. 2025 Yemataw 2018 |
| Gossalo | 2 | Sidama Zone | Biochemistry & Nutrition / Material Science | Morphological:?Analyzed for fiber chemical and mechanical properties.?Agronomic:?High-altitude landrace.?Fiber Properties:?Linear density 26.4 tex (mid altitude) and 41.1 tex (high altitude). Highest tensile strength of 104.56 cN/tex, superior to Abaca (77.3 cN/tex) and Banana fiber (42.8 cN/tex). H |
Buta et al. 2025 |
| Gozeza | 2 | Gamo-Gofa Kembata/Hadiya | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster I.?Key Finding:?Part of 279 accessions evaluated for genetic diversity at Areka Agricultural Research Center. |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |