Checklist of the Vascular Plants of Belize with Common Names & Uses. Mem (85)
While the people of Belize have traditionally relied on plants for many of their material and economic needs, especially to treat illness, today that traditional knowledge is being lost as many adopt a modern lifestyle. This volume aims to document and preserve information on traditional plant use in Belize and promote its importance. The checklist presents 209 families, 1219 genera, and 3408 species of native and naturalized vascular plants known from Belize, with information about habitat, local names, and uses by people. Included is a thorough index of scientific and vernacular names and a history of botanical studies in Belize.
While the people of Belize have traditionally relied on plants for many of their material and economic needs, especially to treat illness, today that traditional knowledge is being lost as many adopt a modern lifestyle. This volume aims to document and preserve information on traditional plant use in Belize and promote its importance. The checklist presents 209 families, 1219 genera, and 3408 species of native and naturalized vascular plants known from Belize, with information about habitat, local names, and uses by people. Included is a thorough index of scientific and vernacular names and a history of botanical studies in Belize.