Research Article

Floristic Diversity and Evaluation of the Potential of Spontaneous Medicinal Plants in the Bigoudine Watershed (Moroccan Western High Atlas)

Table 1

Distribution of the main spontaneous species medicinal and aromatic properties by facies in the region studied.

Facies numberVoucher numberScientific nameCommon Moroccan nameLambert coordinatesUsed partsUse
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IFS-HR3201-17Hammada scoparia (Pomel) IljinTiwarmite-Ramt−9,985743W34,401886NLeavesAgainst stomach aches and in others as an antidiabetic
IFS-HR3202-17Atriplex halimus L.Gu’ttef-Guettaf-Ar’masse−9,950266W34,416224NLeavesAnti-inflammatory, against anemia, stomachic, and as diuretics
I-IIFS-HR3203-17Polycnemum fontanesii Durieu. & Moq.Tigandaste−9,961112W34,398329NRootsAgainst cooling
IFS-HR3204-17Salsola vermiculata L.Ajerwite; Ajerwah; Ghessal−9,987911W34,406506NLeavesApplied to skin eczema
I-II-IIIFS-HR3205-17Pistacia lentiscus L.Tikkate; tiddak’te; Dro; D’bagh−10,008175W34,420519 NLeavesUsed as stomachic, against liver ailments and fever. Some users recommend it as an antidiabetic
I-IIFS-HR3206-17Pistacia atlantica Desf.Btam, Btem, Igue , Tinif’te−10,006517W34,41778NLeavesAgainst colds and used as diuretics
I-IIFS-HR3207-17Searsia pentaphylla (Jacq.) F. A. Barkley ex MoffettAzad; Tazadt; Tizgha; Al aarena−10,018141W34,407444NSeeds leavesUsed to treat gastrointestinal diseases, especially stomach ulcer
I-IIFS-HR3208-17Searsia tripartita (Ucria) MoffettTazagha; Tame’nighare; Jdari.−10,008732W34,411549NBerriesUsed to treat stomach aches and ulcers and stomach colic
I-IIFS-HR3209-17Eryngium ilicifolium Lam.Tass’nanete; Saghmoch’n; Z’riga−9,975154W34,412445NLeavesAgainst breathing problems
I-IIFS-HR3210-17Eryngium tricuspidatum L.Areg achouk; H’ssika−9,963856W34,403445NRootsAgainst bowel problems
I-IIFS-HR3211-17Periploca laevigata Ait.Tif’dasse; Hallab−9,953134W34,397631NRootsAgainst joint pain and anti-rheumatism
IIFS-HR3212-17Arisarum vulgare Targ.-Tozz.Azalime, Abkouke, Yarni, Tabgouga−9,993304W34,415277NTuberTo treat skin cancer associated with Aristolochia longa used as emetic and purgative
I-IIFS-HR3213-17Asparagus acutifolius L.Azzawi; asakoume; azz’wi−9,961975W34,413588 NStem and leavesAssociated with vinegar considered as hypotensive and diuretic and stomachic
I-II-IIIFS-HR3214-17Asparagus horridus LAzzawi; asakoume; Chouk−10,006916W34,415668NBerriesWith garlic, eggs, and olive oil as energizers and aphrodisiacs
I-II-IIIFS-HR3215-17Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn.Bssal eddib; azalime ouchen,−9,977394 W34,409734NFresh bulb juiceTo treat rheumatism and treat hair loss, scalp, hemorrhoids, and eczema
I-II-IIIFS-HR3216-17Drimia undata (Desf.) Stearn.Tass’limet; Bassila; Igu’refile−9,983477W34,408435NBulbsAs a diuretic, to treat bronchitis and pneumonia
I-II-IIIFS-HR3217-17Artemisia herba alba Asso.Chih; Izri; Azzeri−9,979753W34,396253NLeaves and stemTo treat stomach ulcers and as a hypoglycemic agent associated with Thymus satureioides
I-II-IIIFS-HR3218-17Launaea arborescens (Batt.) MaireWijjane; Boukhalala; Ifress’kel−9,973093W34,396046NBlossomUsed as a laxative; associated with honey considered fortifying
I-II-IIIFS-HR3219-17Launaea lanifera PauWijjane; Ifress’kel−9,983434W34,398015NLatexUsed as anti-wart
I-IIFS-HR3220-17Scorzonera undulata Vahl.Guiza; L’ghize; Allam−9,966548W34,402035NRootsAs a diuretic and against kidney stones
I-IIFS-HR3221-17Warionia saharae Benth. et Coss.Ef’ssass; Kebbar sid Chikh−9,957248W34,397031NLeavesAs a mouthwash against toothache and mouth ulcers and against colic, also against arthritis and epilepsy
IFS-HR3222-17Capparis spinosa L.Taylouloute; tilouloute; Amsilikh−9,97199W34,412726NFlower budsAs an analgesic, diuretic, and to treat gastrointestinal infections; combined with honey and nigella, against allergies, as antidiabetic
IIFS-HR3223-17Lonicera implexa AitonAnarif/Tich’ki/(anaref)−9,96549W34,408845NBlossomOn the skin to treat inflammation and wounds
I-II-IIIFS-HR3224-17Cistus salviifolius L.Yarrgal’te; Irguel; Chtib−10,002285W34,417508NLeavesTo treat influenza, dysentery, against colic
I-II-IIIFS-HR3225-17Cistus creticus L.Irgle−10,005269W34,406495NLeavesAgainst intestinal ailments, menstrual pain, rheumatism, and urinary tract infections
IFS-HR3226-17Helianthemum lippii (L.) Dum. Cours.Rguiga−9,958304W34,416692 NLeavesTo treat gastric and intestinal disorders, against diarrhea associated with olive oil
II-IIIFS-HR3227-17Juniperus oxycedrus L.Tikki; Tiy’ki; Taga−10,00673 W34,399063NOilDisinfectant, healing antiseptic and to treat skin problems. As an insect repellent. As a household air disinfectant
I-II-IIIFS-HR3228-17Juniperus phoenicea L.Ayfasse; Araar Sahara−9,956011W34,399952NLeavesAgainst colic and inhalation against fever to treat diabetes, diarrhea, and rheumatism. To treat bronchitis and arthritis
I-II-IIIFS-HR3229-17Tetraclinis articulata (Masters) Vahl.Azouka; El’ar’ar−10,016328W34,403857NLeavesAdd to Tetraclinis articulata oil then on the scalp and to nourish the hair. To disinfect the ambient air of the house
I-IIFS-HR3230-17Ephedra fragilis Desf.Azreme; Timetarte−9,968527W34,404315 NLeafy stemTo treat colds and breathing problems, especially bronchitis, colds, coughs, and asthma
IIIFS-HR3231-17Arbutus unedo L.Azoubar; Sass’nou; Bakhenou−10,017142W34,414331NLeavesTo treat diarrhea, diuretic, and to clean the bladder
I-II-IIIFS-HR3232-17Ceratonia siliqua L.Tikkida; Tikidit; L’kharoube−10,010881W34,413991 NFruitCombined with a little water, used to treat diarrhea and gastrointestinal disorders
I-IIFS-HR3233-17Ononis natrix L.Eff’zdade; Eff’zaze; Affazaz.−9,975982W34,413791NRootsAssociated with olive oil in friction on the joints to treat the pain of rheumatism and the scalp
IIFS-HR3234-17Retama monosperma (L.) Boiss.R’tam; Alouguou; Talkoute−9,989096W34,414589NLeavesAssociated with henna, against hemorrhoids. associated with fenugreek used to treat gastrointestinal disorders
I-II-IIIFS-HR3235-17Quercus rotundifolia Lam.Tassafte; Abouhou; kerrouche−9,979921W34,43185NBarkUsed tonic and antidiarrheal. glands as an aphrodisiac and antidiarrheal
I-II-IIIFS-HR3236-17Globularia alypum L.Tassalgha; Aïn larneb; Tit’waklile−9,976276W34,402985NLeavesAs hypoglycemics, antirheumatics, stomachics, purgatives, and laxatives, to treat gout
IFS-HR3237-17Juncus maritimus Lam.Azlaf Alemesse; azli; Smar−10,002087W34,40544NRhizomesTo treat insomnia
I-IIFS-HR3238-17Lavandula maroccana Murb.Hal-hal; Iguize−9,962279W34,418273NLeaves and blossomOn the skin to treat the pain of rheumatism in the joints against respiratory tract infections on the chest
I-II-IIIFS-HR3239-17Lavandula multifida L.Hal-hal; Tamez’ria; Kohila−9,993514W34,405602NInflorescenceAgainst respiratory tract infections. against the pain of rheumatism
I-II-IIIFS-HR3240-17Lavandula dentata L.Ijerche; khzama zerga; Tizourine−10,010701W34,407144NEssential oilAs an antiseptic, applied pure to the skin, it relieves burns and insect bites
I-II-IIIFS-HR3241-17Lavandula stoechas L.Elhalhal−10,008604W34,409036 NLeavesAgainst headache and cold applied pure on the skin. It relieves burns and insect bites
I-II-IIIFS-HR3242-17Marrubium vulgare L.Oumlssa; Marriwta elharra; Ifzi−9,987457W34,40963NLeavesTo treat respiratory problems associated with olive oil used to treat hemorrhoids and on the joints to treat pain
IIIFS-HR3243-17Salvia lavandulifolia Vahl. subsp. blancoana (Webb & Heldr.) Rosua et BlancaIdergui; Tagol’temt; Tiifessite−9,98413W34,428908NLeavesAs antiseptics, to treat menstrual disorders and fever, to treat stomach aches, gastrointestinal problems. To treat diabetes
II-IIIFS-HR3244-17Thymus pallidus Batt.Tazoukenite−9,997267 W34,413946NLeaves and fruitAgainst diabetes, fever and as an antiseptic, antifungal, and to treat muscle spasms
I-II-IIIFS-HR3245-17Thymus satureioides Cosson.Tazouknite; Azoukni−9,985385W34,405646NLeaves and fruitTo treat respiratory and stomach disorders
IIIFS-HR3246-17Jasminum fruticans L.Tazenzaw’t; Agourmi; Gourmi−9,992022W34,394789NLeaves and fruitAs sedatives, tranquilizers, against insomnia and anti-stress. Chills and stomach aches
I-II-IIIFS-HR3247-17Olea europaea L. subsp. maroccana (Greuter et Burdet) P. Vargas et al.Zitoun; Azemmoure; Zebouje−9,988139W34,425816NLeavesTo treat canker sores and toothaches. They are used as hypotensives and hypoglycemics
I-II-IIIFS-HR3248-17Phillyrea angustifolia L.Tamet’wal’te; Amthal; L’ktam−10,004698W34,428472NLeavesTo treat fever, high blood pressure, and as a diuretic and astringent
I-II-IIIFS-HR3249-17Chamaerops humilis L.Tiznigh’t; Tezzoumte; Doume−10,033851W34,404515NResinAs hypoglycemic and to alleviate lung ailments
I-IIFS-HR3250-17Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.Afer; N’jem; Tag’mayete.−9,968328W34,41354NRhizomeTo eliminate kidney and urinary stones and to treat fever and respiratory and gastric disorders
I-II-IIIFS-HR3251-17Macrochloa tenacissima (L.) KunthHalfa; Awri; Iwri; Tizzi−10,044959W34,410557NLeavesTo treat intestinal worms; combined with Artemisia herba-alba, Rosmarinus officinalis, and honey, to lower uric acid levels
I-II-IIIFS-HR3252-17Ziziphus lotus (L.) Lam.N’bag; Sed’ra; Azouggar’te−10,022712W34,41106NFruitAgainst stomach and intestinal ailments, and against kidney stones. As hypotensive, tonic, and to treat stomach ulcers and menstrual pain
II-IIIFS-HR3253-17Rubia peregrina L.Tarroubia; Fouwwa; Tagh’mite−9,947471W34,411137NRootsTo treat anemia with the dried husk of the Punica granatum fruit as a stomach dressing; and to treat jaundice
I-IIFS-HR3254-17Argania spinosa (L.) SkeelsArgane−9,95702W34,420056NOilOil extracted from unroasted seeds (not edible) to treat skin infections, particularly chickenpox in children. As a moisturizing oil for the face, hands, and feet
IFS-HR3255-17Lycium intricatum Boiss.Gardegue; az’kou; l’aaousaj−10,008656W34,421873NLeavesTo treat respiratory disorders and asthma. To treat tuberculosis and albugo
I-II-IIIFS-HR3256-17Asphodelus ramosus L.,Ighri; L’berouag; Blalouz−10,036111W34,412407NBulbUsed as an antiseptic and diuretic; and applied to the skin to treat warts, sores, and eczema.
I-IIFS-HR3257-17Asphodelus tenuifolius Cav.Azawa; Ighri; Tazya−9,964067W34,415348NTuberTo treat diabetes