| Author(s) | S. Z. Heneidy and L. M. Bidak* |
| Affiliation | Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt |
| Title | Multipurpose Plant Species in Bisha, Asir Region, Southwestern Saudi Arabia |
| Source | Journal of King Saud University. Science. Volume 13, No 2. (2001/1421) |
| Abstract | One hundred and forty-five species belonging to thirty-nine families were recorded in the study area. The most representative families are Compositae (20%), Gramineae (14.5%), Leguminosae and Chenopodiaceae together (6.8%). Sixty-six percent of the studied species are common and about 30 % are occasional, while 4% are rare. Fifty eight percent of the studied species are perennials, while 41 % are annuals. Most of the studied species have multipurpose in our daily lives. For example, 75 % of the studied species have medicinal value, 83 % are used as forage, 17 % are edible for human and birds and 40 % are used as fuel wood and energy source. Seventy two percent of the studied species recorded in this study have multi-ecological uses (e.g. sand accumulation, windbreak, reduction of erosion, soil fertility, shading, and microclimate effect.) |
