| Landrace Name | Records | Zones | Categories | Summary / Key Traits | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qibnar | 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 |
| Qinare | 2 | Gurage Zone Silte Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Amicho | Amicho:?Selected for Amicho in Silte Zone (N=60).?Use:?Used for Amicho (boiled corm) consumption. |
Dilebo et al. 2023 |
| Qorqoro | 2 | Gedeo Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Use:?Medicinal purposes. |
Adem & Kibatu 2020 Muanenda et al. 2025 |
| Quena | 2 | Hadiya Zone Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Amicho | Amicho:?Selected for Amicho in Hadiya Zone (N=37).?Use:?Used for Amicho (boiled corm) consumption. |
Dilebo et al. 2023 |
| Sanka | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama 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 Yemataw 2018 |
| Senkutie | 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 |
| Serat | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama SNNPRS | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (5), Gurage (5), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 12. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2016 |
| Shana | 2 | Gedeo Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Use:?Medicinal purposes. |
Adem & Kibatu 2020 Muanenda et al. 2025 |
| Shate | 2 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Diseases & Pests Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (5), Gurage (5), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 12. |
Mulualem & Walle 2014 Yemataw 2018 |
| Sheme agaye | 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 |
| Shertiye | 2 | Gurage Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetics & Genomics | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster III.?Major Qualitative Characteristics:?Petiole under side color variations.?Key Finding:?Part of largest qualitative cluster (101 accessions). |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Shesha shirteye | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (3), Gurage (3), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 8. |
Yemataw 2018 |
| Sino | 2 | Silte Zone Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Medicine Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (6), Gurage (6), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 14. |
Dilebo et al. 2023 Yemataw 2018 |
| Sorat yebadedit | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama SNNPRS | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (3), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (4), Hadiya (2), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 10. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2016 |
| Sormanicho | 2 | Hadiya Zone Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Diseases & Pests | Morphological:?Name source: The place where the landrace first originated.?Distribution:?Present in multiple kebeles. |
Mulualem & Walle 2014 Temesgen Erebo (2023) |
| Suite | 2 | Ethiopia (Southern Ethiopia) Gamo Zone | Diseases & Pests Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Genetic Resources & Diversity | Disease Response:?Highly susceptible to Enset Bacterial Wilt.?Disease Symptoms:?Showed 100% disease symptoms after 30 days of inoculation.?Key Finding:?Can be used as susceptible check in screening trials. |
Gemechu et al. 2021 Getahun et al. 2024 |
| Tebuttie | 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 |
| Tederader | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama SNNPRS | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (5), Gurage (5), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (0), Dawro (0), Gedeo (0), Sidama (0). **Total:** 12. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2016 |
| Teriye | 2 | Gurage Zone | Diseases & Pests / Nematology Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Medicine | Nematode Density (Soil):?Pratylenchus?28.2 individuals/100 ml soil;?Meloidogyne?48.2;?Tylenchorhynchus?6.6. |
Gerura et al. 2022 Negassa et al. 2025 |
| Tetteret | 2 | Gurage Zone Not specified | Diseases & Pests / Nematology Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P3S10ID438.?Collection Date:?30/08/2018. |
Gerura et al. 2022 Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Torame | 2 | Gedeo Zone | Diseases & Pests Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | Morphological:?Green pseudostem color; narrow leaf width; medium plant vigor.?Agronomic:?Late maturing; medium yield per plant.?Food Preference:?Bulla (2-good), Amicho (2-good), Kocho (2-good).?Key Finding:?Good for all food uses. |
Abrar et al. 2022 Adem & Kibatu 2020 |
| Torore/Toracho | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama SNNPRS | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (3), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (1), Dawro (1), Gedeo (1), Sidama (0). **Total:** 9. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2016 |
| Unjama | 2 | Hadiya Zone Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Diseases & Pests | Morphological:?Classified as male (goncho) - hard for decortication, vigorous, late maturing.?Distribution:?Present in multiple kebeles.?Agronomic:?Late maturing. Selected primarily for bulla production.?Use:?Good quality bulla. Male landrace with strong plant characteristics. |
Mulualem & Walle 2014 Temesgen Erebo (2023) |
| Unjame | 2 | Hadiya Zone Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Fiber | Fiber:?Selected for strong and long fiber in Hadiya Zone (N=54).?Use:?Used for fiber production. |
Dilebo et al. 2023 |
| Unjamo | 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 (1), Dawro (1), Gedeo (1), Sidama (1). **Total:** 8. |
Mulachew 2015 Yemataw 2018 |
| Usmail | 2 | Gurage Zone Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Diseases & Pests / Nematology Genetics & Genomics | Nematode Density (Soil):?Pratylenchus?74.4 individuals/100 ml soil;?Meloidogyne?10;?Helicotylenchus?81.1;?Meloidodera?3.3. |
Gerura et al. 2022 Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Uwisha | 2 | Sidama Zone | Biochemistry & Nutrition / Material Science | Morphological:?Analyzed for fiber chemical and mechanical properties.?Fiber Properties:?Linear density 48.0 tex (mid altitude) and 21.1 tex (high altitude).? |
Buta et al. 2025 |
| Wahe,a | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama SNNPRS | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (1), Gurage (4), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (1), Dawro (1), Gedeo (1), Sidama (0). **Total:** 10. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2016 |
| Walanticha-I | 2 | Sidamo 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 |
| Wanade | 2 | Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?EXS8ID000683.?Coordinates:?6.8?N, 37.8?E.?Collection Date:?10/04/2018. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Wellachie | 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 |
| Wenadia | 2 | Gamo-Gofa Gurage | Genetic Resources & Diversity | Morphological:?Analyzed for 6 qualitative and 22 quantitative traits.?Qualitative Cluster:?Cluster III.?Key Finding:?Part of largest qualitative cluster (101 accessions). |
Mikias Yeshitila 2014 |
| Wenadie | 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 |
| Wild (East Wellega) | 2 | Oromia | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Wild.?Sample ID:?P3S85ID909.?Coordinates:?8.7?N, 36.5?E. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Wild Enset | 2 | Ethiopia Sheka Zone | Production & Agronomy | Regeneration:?50-95% regeneration frequency.?Early Growth:?Leaf number 5.83 (highest), leaf width 12.76 cm, leaf length 28.14 cm (lowest), pseudostem circumference 11.12 cm (highest).?Shoot Range:?6-85 shoots per corm.?Key Finding:?Higher leaf number and pseudostem circumference but lower shoot prod |
Haile et al. 2025 Tesfaye & Haile 2024 |
| Wolanche | 2 | Kembata-Tembaro Zone Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama | Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetic Resources & Diversity / Ethnobotany | **Distribution:** Silte (5), Gurage (2), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (1), Dawro (1), Gedeo (1), Sidama (1). **Total:** 13. |
Mulachew 2015 Yemataw 2018 |
| Woret | 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 |
| Worsaife | 2 | Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Genetics & Genomics | Molecular:?Genotyped using tGBS technology.?Type:?Domesticated.?Sample ID:?P3S63ID490.?Coordinates:?6.3?N, 37.6?E.?Collection Date:?17/10/2018. |
Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Wosere | 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 |
| Wunado | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama SNNPRS | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (3), Gurage (1), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (1), Dawro (1), Gedeo (1), Sidama (0). **Total:** 9. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2016 |
| Xessa | 2 | Hadiya Zone Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Medicine | Medicinal:?Amicho with milk is eaten to relieve broken bone in human (N=42).?Use:?Used for medicinal purposes. |
Dilebo et al. 2023 |
| Xorore | 2 | Hadiya Zone Kembata-Tembaro Zone | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Amicho | Amicho:?Selected for Amicho in Hadiya Zone (N=38).?Use:?Used for Amicho (boiled corm) consumption. |
Dilebo et al. 2023 |
| Yeilma | 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 |
| Yekela enset | 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 |
| Yekko | 2 | Ethiopia Sheka Zone | Production & Agronomy | Regeneration:?100% regeneration frequency. Highest shoot multiplication rate (500 shoots per corm) in quartered corms.?Early Growth:?Leaf number 4.60, leaf width 11.02 cm (lowest), leaf length 30.67 cm, pseudostem circumference 8.00 cm (lowest).?Optimal:?Quartered corms from 3-year-old parent plants |
Haile et al. 2025 Tesfaye & Haile 2024 |
| Yesha | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama 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 Yemataw 2018 |
| Yesherafere | 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 (2), Dawro (1), Gedeo (1), Sidama (1). **Total:** 9. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2016 |
| Yesherakinke | 2 | Gurage Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples | Genetic Resources & Diversity Genetics & Genomics | 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 Yemataw et al. 2020 |
| Yezer badedit | 2 | Silte Gurage Kembata-Tembaro Hadiya Wolaita Dawro Gedeo Sidama SNNPRS | Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge Genetic Resources & Diversity | **Distribution:** Silte (3), Gurage (4), Kembata-Tembaro (1), Hadiya (1), Wolaita (1), Dawro (1), Gedeo (1), Sidama (0). **Total:** 12. |
Yemataw 2018 Yemataw et al. 2016 |
| Yiregiye | 2 | Gurage Zone | Diseases & Pests / Nematology Ethnobotany & Indigenous Knowledge / Medicine | 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. |
Gerura et al. 2022 Negassa et al. 2025 |