Prateep Panyadee

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Ethnobotanist at Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

This study investigated the aroma profiles, nutritional composition, and bioactive potential of three edible Curcuma species, namely Curcuma candida, C. singularis, and C. petiolata, traditionally consumed in Northern Thailand. An aroma analysis revealed distinct volatile profiles for each species. C. petiolata was qualitatively characterized by hi...

Litsea species have been used for herbal medicine by many ethnic groups. However, defining the morphological characteristics of the species remains difficult, leading to confusion and misuse of Litsea names. We examined Litsea classification, focusing on folk taxonomy. A field survey revealed that Litsea cubeba, L. elliptica, L. mollis, L. glutinos...

This ethnobotanical review explores the culinary and medicinal uses of wild herbs and spices in Thailand, with an emphasis on documenting traditional knowledge and their ethnomedicinal uses. Analyzing 76 ethnobotanical studies, we identified 248 use reports encompassing 46 species, 10 families, and 26 genera, predominantly focusing on the flora of...

This study examines food security within a Myanmar refugee camp near Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. Employing qualitative observations from residents and medical staff, alongside photographic documentation, we assessed the accessibility and sufficiency of dietary resources and food safety. Findings reveal significant limitations in food...

The rich cultural heritage and plant food diversity of the Mekong region face formidable challenges brought about by the negative effects of modernization and by environmental shifts. Among these plant foods, edible flowers are well rooted in rituals and traditions of the region's local communities. Unfortunately, industrial-scale food cultivation...

Citation: Kaewsangsai, S.; Panyadee, P.; Panya, A.; Pandith, H.; Wangpakapattanawong, P.; Balslev, H.; Inta, A. Diversity of Plant Colorant Species in a Biodiversity Hotspot in Northern Thailand. Diversity 2024, 16, 194. https://doi. Abstract: Growing concerns regarding health and eco-safety have led to a resurgence in the recognition of natural pr...

Panyadee P, Pongamornkul W, Van On T, Trong ND, Giang PTL, Kim LT, Inta A, Sirisa-Ard P, Chansakaow S. 2024. The Mien people's ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plant use in Thailand and Vietnam. Biodiversitas 25: 79-96. This study investigates the ethnomedicinal practices of the Mien people in Thailand and Vietnam, focusing on the diversity of me...

Context Musculoskeletal system disorders (MSD) are prevalent around the world affecting the health of people, especially farmers who work hard in the field. Karen farmers use many medicinal plants to treat MSD. Objective This study collects traditional plant-based remedies used by the Skaw Karen to treat MSD and evaluates their active phytochemica...

Chaisoung N, Panyadee P, Long C, Ngernsaengsaruay C, Chaowasku T, Inta A. 2023. Ethnobotanical study in the underexplored species of Genus Litsea (Lauraceae) in Northern Thailand. Biodiversitas 24: 3977-4000. Ethnobotanical studies offer valuable insights into medicinal plant use, but accuracy is limited by the difficulty in identifying similar spe...

Ethnopharmacological relevance: This study offers valuable insight into the traditional healing practices of women's healthcare within four Tibeto-Burman groups. By focusing on women's wellness, the research sheds light on the often-neglected yet significant contributions made by women in the field of traditional medicine. Aims of the study: The...

Chaiyong S, Pongamornkul W, Panyadee P, Inta A. 2023. Uncovering the ethnobotanical importance of community forests in Chai Nat Province, Central Thailand. Biodiversitas 24: 2052-2063. Ethnobotanical studies are crucial for understanding local communities' traditional knowledge and use of plants and conserving biodiversity. This is the first public...

Inta A, Trisonthi C, Pongamornkul W, Panyadee P. 2023. Ethnobotany of Zingiberaceae in Mae Hong Son, Northern Thailand. Biodiversitas 24: 2114-2124. Zingiberaceae (ginger family) is one of the most important used plant families in Thailand. In this study, the uses of ginger species among the ethnic groups in Mae Hong Son province, northern Thailand...

Mimosa pudica L. is one of the serious invasive species in Thailand. However, the plant has been widely used by local healers as one of the prominent medicinal species. In this review, the ethnobotanical data of M. pudica in Thailand were analyzed from 54 references which 206 use-reports were received. The plant is mostly used as local medicine to...

The combination of the high biodiversity and many ethnicities in Thailand results in extensive ethnobotanical studies, especially in the northern part of the country. Here we have assembled 7620 records from 60 references regarding how plants are used for food among 14 ethnicities in northern Thailand. The uses are based on 1182 different plant spe...

Mitrephora wangii Hu is newly reported from Yot Ou district, Phongsaly province in northern Laos. Description, distribution, ecology, phenology, conservation status and photographs are provided.

Ethnomedicinal studies have demonstrated that Fabaceae include the highest number of medicinal species of all plant families in Thailand. To evaluate which legumes hold the greatest potential for development of public herbal medicines, we used ethnobotanical indices to screen traditional medicinal species from 152 literature sources published from...

Ecosystem services from ecosystems have been providing different kinds of goods to people living in and around them. Here, the ecosystem services of the tidal forest in Thailand were investigated using the ethnobotanical research method. A total of 101 informants living around a tidal forest in Rayong Province, Thailand was interviewed using the fr...

Panyadee P, Inta A. 2022. Taxonomy and ethnobotany of Acmella (Asteraceae) in Thailand. Biodiversitas 23: 2177-2183. Thai toothache plant is an ethno-species, referred to as any species in the genus Acmella of the aster family (Asteraceae). The plants are used commonly in Thailand as vegetables and medicine. However, in earlier phytochemistry and e...

Wendlandia pendula is newly recorded for Thailand. Description and photographs of W. pendula, and key to the species of genus Wendlandia in Thailand are provided.

Macrotyloma, a genus of tribe Phaseoleae (Fabaceae), is newly recorded for Thailand. The species M. axillare is described and photographed. A lectotype is designated here.

Pwo is one of the mountain tribes living in northern Thailand, at the foothills of Himalaya mountains. Pwo is known for their lifestyle of being dependent on the biodiversity around them, especially for their food, even today. A 2-year ethnobotanical field work with Pwo people was carried out in Chiang Mai province. The study compiled knowledge of...

Swamp forest is important the ecosystem because it is a habitat for many different types of organisms. Moreover, swamp forests are considered as an important sink for carbon storage. This is particularly important for controlling global warming. In this study we studied the structural and floristic diversity of Melaleuca forest over a 5-year period...

Botanical expeditions in Laos through a collaboration between Thailand (Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden) and Laos (Pha Tad Ke Botanic Garden) to document plant diversity and collect plants for ex situ conservation, led to the discovery of two species of Gesneriaceae previously believed to be endemic to Thailand: Damrongia trisepala (

A monotypic genus Dimetra represented by D. craibiana Kerr known to be endemic to Thailand. Presently, the specimen from Xayaburi Province, Lao PDR are reported as newly discovered for Laos PDR. Detailed description and photographs are provided.

Millions of people suffer from Musculoskeletal System Disorders (MSDs), including Karen people who work hard in the fields for their subsistence and have done so for generations. This has forced the Karen to use many medicinal plants to treat MSDs. We gathered data from 15 original references covering 27 Karen communities and we document 461 report...

Ethnopharmacological relevance Ethnoveterinary medicine is often assumed to be a subset of human medicinal knowledge. Here we investigate the possibility that some ethnoveterinary medicine rather originates from observations of animal self-medication. We document and analyze the ethnoveterinary medicine used by Karen mahouts for elephant care and a...

Background: Northern Thailand is the home of many ethnic groups who possess great knowledge of ethnomedicine, so it is the location with the highest number of ethnobotanical studies in Thailand. However, the Pwo have never been included in. Therefore, this study is the first ethnobotanical study of Pwo people. Methods: In this study, 50 Pwo informa...

Disepalum plagioneurum (Diels) D. M. Johnson (Annonaceae) is reported as a new record for Laos. Description and illustration are provided.

The genus Borthwickia W. W. Sm. (Resedaceae) is a monotypic genus, with B. trifoliata W. W. Sm. This species has been known only from Myanmar, China (Yunnan) and Vietnam. During the expedition in Phongsali Province, Lao PDR, a population of this species was found and the specimens were collected. A brief note on its morphology and ecology are provi...

Systematics of Lecythidaceae in Southeast Asia and some flowering plants in Laos

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Homegardens are important habitats for medicinal plants and traditional knowledge, especially among indigenous groups in remote areas. In homegardens, medicinal plants and traditional knowledge are well conserved through human management and ease of access. Aim of the study: To understand the drivers of diversity...

The study of environmental factors affecting mortality rate of Sapria himalayana Griff. in Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden (Huai Phihlok), Mae Rim district, Chiangmai, Doi Suthep-Pui National Park (Doi Suthep) and Huai Khok Ma (Huai Khok Ma), Muang, Chiangmai were conducted between August 2015 – July 2016. Three plots of 100 x 100 square meters were l...

Diversity is one of the most important traits of homegardens and contributes to maintaining their functions. Here, we investigated the diversity, characteristics, and functions of 75 Karen homegardens from four villages in Chiang Mai and Tak provinces in northern Thailand. In each homegarden, all used plant species were registered and classified ac...

Woody Plant Diversity in Urban Homegardens in Northern Thailand. Homegardens are traditional farming systems located within homesteads and are found in many countries throughout the world. The main functions of the homegardens are providing food and other goods for the household and also contributing to the generation of cash income. The number of...

Homegardens are traditional farming systems which located within homesteads, continuously cultivated by and for households to ensure comprehensive household's nutrient requirements as their main function. In this study, we investigated plant diversity, homegarden composition and the effects of distance from urban centers on plant diversity and comp...