Ermias LulekalYimam Endrie2025-08-172025-08-172024-07https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/6943An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants was conducted in Wogde Woreda between September, 2022 and June,2024.The general objective of the study was to document the medicinal plants and associated knowledge on their use, preparation and other aspects of indigenous and local knowledge of the local people. 88 informants were selected using systematic sampling technique and of them 11 key informants were selected purposely. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, group discussions and guided field walk. Priority ranking, paired comparison, direct matrix ranking and informant consensus factor (ICF) were used in data analysis. Eighty medicinal plant species of which 43 (53.75% wild), 17 (21.25% home gardens), and 20 (25% cultivated) habitats were recorded. A total of 58 (72.5) species were mentioned for the treatment of only human ailments, 5 species for livestock and 17 (21.25%) for both human and livestock ailments. Most popular families were Solanaceae 6 (7.5%), Both Fabaceae and Lamiaceae 5 (6.25%) species each. In terms of growth habit 36 (45%) species were herbs. Leaves (47.6%) and roots (20.4%) were frequently used plant parts. Pounding (28.57%) and powdering (22.72%) were most frequent mode of preparations. Oral (51.2%) and dermal (29.3%) constitute common route of administration. The highest ICF values were linked to ailments associated with abdominal pain and gastro intestinal problems (0.8) and ailments related to acute sickness (0.71). Preference ranking showed that Melia azedarach was the most preferred species for the treatment of wound. The most cited threats to medicinal plants in the area were agricultural expansion. Cultivation of medicinal plants in home gardens, creating discussion forum for both modern and traditional medicine practitioners regarding preparation, preservation, dosage and application of traditional medicine is recommended.en-USEthnobotanyIndigenous KnowledgeInformant Consensus Factor Medicinal PlantsWogde WoredaThesis