Table 5 Susceptibility of species to overharvesting regarding life forms and plant parts used
From: Conservation and sustainable use of medicinal plants: problems, progress, and prospects
Life form | Percent (%) | Leave | Flower/bud | Fruit/seed | Bark | Root | Whole plant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Herb | 52 | Medium | Medium | High | None | High | High |
Shrub | 16 | Low | Low | Low | High | High | High |
Tree | 22 | Low | Low | Low | High | High | High |