Table 1.
Taxonomic diversity of medicinal plants in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality.
| Plant Families | No. of Plant Genera | Percentage of Genera | No. of Plant Species | % of Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabaceae | 9 | 9.38 | 12 | 11.3 |
| Euphorbiaceae | 8 | 8.33 | 9 | 8.49 |
| Asteraceae | 6 | 6.25 | 6 | 5.66 |
| Poaceae | 6 | 6.25 | 6 | 5.66 |
| Malvaceae | 5 | 5.21 | 5 | 4.72 |
| Apocynaceae | 4 | 4.17 | 4 | 3.77 |
| Bignoniaceae | 4 | 4.17 | 4 | 3.77 |
| Meliaceae | 4 | 4.17 | 4 | 3.77 |
| Rutaceae | 2 | 2.08 | 4 | 3.77 |
| Amaranthaceae | 3 | 3.13 | 3 | 2.83 |
| Anacardiaceae | 3 | 3.13 | 3 | 2.83 |
| Combretaceae | 2 | 2.08 | 3 | 2.83 |
| Rubiaceae | 3 | 3.13 | 3 | 2.83 |
| Solanaceae | 1 | 1.04 | 3 | 2.83 |
| Other 31 families | 36 | 37.5 | 37 | 34.9 |
| Total | 96 | 100 | 106 | 100% |