Open AccessMedicinal plants in the high mountains of northern Jordan
Author(s) -
A. Oran Sawsan,
Mohammad Al Eisawi Dawud
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international journal of biodiversity and conservation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2141-243X
DOI - 10.5897/ijbc2014.0713
Subject(s) - transect , geography , medicinal plants , plant species , field survey , forestry , archaeology , traditional medicine , agroforestry , biology , cartography , ecology , medicine
The status of medicinal plants in the high mountains of northern Jordan was evaluated. A total of 227 plant species belonging to 54 genera and 60 families were recorded. The survey is based on field trips conducted in the areas that include Salt, Jarash, Balka, Amman and Irbid governorates. Line transect method was used; collection of plant species was done and voucher specimens were deposited. A map for the target area was provided; the location of the study area grids in relation to their governorate was included.
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