ACANTHACEAE | | | | |
Hypoestes phyllostachya Baker, E, EE25323 | Paleta de pintor | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Beloperone gutatta Brendegee, N, EE25325 | Camarón | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
ACERACEAE | | | | |
Acer negundo L., EE25383 | Maple | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public parks and private gardens |
ACTINIDIACEAE | | | | |
Actinidia deliciosa (A.Chev.) C.F.Liang & A.R.Ferguson, E, EE25447 | Kiwi | Food | Fruit (pulp) | Raw |
ADOXACEAE | | | | |
Sambucus canadensis L., N, EE25384 | Sauco | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public parks and private gardens |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system) | Inflorescences and flowers | Boiled, drink the infusion |
AMARANTHACEAE | | | | |
Amaranthus palmeri S.Watson, N, EE25326 | Quelite | Food | Leaves and inflorescences (young) | Cook with oil or raw (previously disinfected with chlorine in water) |
| | Forage | Whole plant | Raw |
Beta vulgaris subsp. adanensis (Pamukç.) Ford-Lloyd & J.T. Williams, E, EE25448 | Betabel | Food | Leaves | Boiled, liquate |
| | medicinal (gastrointestinal system), detoxify the gut | Leaves | Raw, boiled or cooked |
| | Dye | Roots | Raw, squeezed |
Beta vulgaris L. var. cicla L., E, EE25371 | Acelga | Food | Leaves | Raw, boiled or fried. |
Chenopodium ambrosioides L., N, EE25324 | Epazote | Food | Leaves, inflorescences and flowers | Boil or cook with beans (to add flavor) |
| | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), eliminate intestinal worms | Leaves, stems, inflorescences and flowers | Boiled, drink the solution |
| | Condiment | Leaves and stems | Dried, crushed, added to flavor the food |
| | Forage | Whole plant | Raw |
Spinacia oleracea (L.) E.H.L.Krause, E, EE25449 | Espinaca | Food | Leaves | Raw (previusly disinfected with chlorine in water) |
| | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system) | Leaves | Liquate, raw, to eliminate amoeba |
AMARYLLIDACEAE | | | | |
Crinum asiaticum L., E, 25450 | Lirio listado | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Bosse, E, EE25451 | Clivia | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
ANACARDIACEAE | | | | |
Amphipterygium adstringens (Schltdl.) Standl., N, EE25452 | Cuacharalate | Medicinal (dermic system), antiseptic, antibiotic | Bark | Boiled, used as cataplasm, wound washing |
Mangifera indica L., E, EE25454 | Mango | Food | Fruit | Raw, mixed with green salads |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Rhus trilobata Nutt., N, EE25455 | Lantrisco, jobo | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Construction | Trunks and branches | Dried, to make columns of houses, tools and fuel |
Rhus virens Lindh. ex A. Gray, N, EE25456 | Lantrisco | Construction of tools and fuel | Trunks and branches | Dried, to make columns of houses, tools and fuel |
| | Forage | Leaves | Raw |
Schinus molle L., E, EE25457 | Pirul | Rites (soul cleansing) and religion | Small branches and leaves | Leaves are rubbed all over the individual’s body while praying |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
ANNONACEAE | | | | |
Annona muricata L., N, EE25453 | Guanábana | Food | Fruit | Raw or liquid to make fruit drinks |
APIACEAE | | | | |
Apium graveolens L., E, EE25327 | Apio | Food | Leaves | Raw, in salads |
| | Medicinal (blood system), low cholesterol | Leaves and stems | Raw |
Coriandrum sativum L., EE25328 | Cilantro | Food (condiment) | Leaves | Raw or cooked in broth |
Cuminum cyminum L., E, EE25329 | Comino | Food (condiment) | Seeds | Cooked with rice and meat |
Daucus carota L., E | Zanahoria | Food | Root | Raw or cooked with different vegetables |
Daucus carota L., E, EE25330 | Hierba del sapo | Medicinal (urinary system), dissolve kidney stones | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the solution |
Eryngium heterophyllum Hemsl. & Rose, N, EE25504 | Perejil | Medicinal (blood system), low cholesterol and triglycerides | Root | Boiled, drink the solution |
| | Food | Leaves and stems | Raw or cooked with different vegetables |
Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss, E, EE25331 | | Medicinal (urinary system) | Leaves | Prevents bladder infections |
| | Medicinal (blood system) | Leaves | Purifies the blood |
APOCYNACEAE | | | | |
Cascabela thevetia (L.) Lippold, E, EE25503 | Cascabel | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Plumeria rubra L., N | Ramo de novia | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Vinca minor L., E, EE25220 | Teresita | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private and public gardens |
ARACEAE | | | | |
Spathiphyllum wallisii Regel, N, EE25502 | Cuna de Moisés | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Anthurium magnificum Linden, N, EE25501 | Anturio, lampazo | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Zantedeschia aethiopica (L.) Spreng., E, 25500 | Alcatraz | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
ARECAECEAE | | | | |
Brahea berlandieri (Kunth) Mart., N, EE25499 | Palmito | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Rites | Leaves | Ornaments in floral bouquets |
| | Construction | Leafs | Roofs of houses and cabins |
Cocos nucifera L., E, EE25385 | Coco | Food | Fruit | Raw pulp and its water, to make candies |
Washingtonia filifera (Linden ex André) H.Wendl. ex de Bary, N, EE25386 | Palma | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Construction, roofs | Leaves | Dried |
ASPARAGACEAE | | | | |
Agave lechuguilla Torr., N, EE25251 | Lechugilla | Healthy hair | Root | Milled, raw, used as shampoo |
| | Fibers | Leaves | Leaves divided into multiple fibers used to make woven products |
| | Food | Root | Boiled and fermented (to prepare alcoholic beverages) |
| | Living fences | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Agave americana L. var. americana, N, EE25251b | Maguey | Food | Root | Agua miel (sap), raw or cooked to make syrup |
| | Food (quiote) | Peduncle | Cooked in a well with hot stones and firewood, covered for 24 h |
| | Food | Flowers | Cooked |
| | Food | Root | Boiled and fermented (to prepare alcoholic beverages) |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Construction | Peduncle (dry) | Livestock keeper |
| | Living fences | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Agave aff. scabra Ortega, N, EE25251c | Maguey, bronco | Food (quiote) | Peduncle | Cooked in a well with hot stones and firewood, covered for 24 h |
| | Fibers | Leaves | Used to make ties |
| | Living fences | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Living fences | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Asparagus setaceus Kunth, E, EE25332 | Hoja elegante | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Dasylirion berlandieri S. Watson, N, EE25253 | Sotol | Food | Root | Boiled and fermented (to prepare alcoholic beverages) |
| | Religious rites | Leaves (base) | With the base of the leaves, structures similar to flowers are made that adorn the main square and streets in celebration of the patronal feast of San Pedro |
Polianthes tuberosa L., N, EE25254 | Nardo | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Sansevieria trifasciata Prin., E, EE25498 | Lengua de suegra | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private and public gardens |
Yucca filifera Chabaud, N, EE25155 | Palma china | Food | Flowers (called chochas) | Raw, collected before opening and the reproductive structures are removed so that when cooking they do not make the food bitter |
| | Food | Fuit (called dátiles) | Raw |
Yucca filifera Chabaud, N, EE25155 | Palma china | Food | Fruit | Raw |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Raw |
Yucca treculeana Carrière, N, EE25155b | Palma samandoca | Food | Flowers (called chochas) | Raw, collected before opening and the reproductive structures are removed so that when cooking they do not make the food bitter |
| | Live fences | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
ASPHODELACEAE | | | | |
Kalanchoe blosfeldiana Poelln., E, EE25152 | Brujita | Ornamental, for its beautiful fleshy leaves | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Kalanchoe digremontiana Raym.-Hamet & H. Perrier, E, EE25333 | Urania | Medicinal (endocrine system), anti-inflamatory | Sap | Raw, drink the sap |
| | Medicinal (gastric system), heal gastrointetinal problems | Leaves (pulp) | Raw, milled, drink the sap |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
ASTERACEAE | | | | |
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt., N, EE25256, EE25334 | Estafiate | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), diarrhea, flatulences | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink infusion |
Baccharis salicifolia Nutt, N, EE25258 | Jara, jarilla | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), diarrhea, flatulences | Leaves and stems | Cut into pieces, boiled in water, drink the solution |
Calea oliveri B.L.Rob. & Greenm., N, EE25368 | Ámbula | Medicinal (nervous system), insomnia | Leaves | Boiled in water, drink the solution |
Chrysactinia mexicana A. Gray, N, EE25370 | Hierba de San Nicolás | Medicinal (reproductive system), aphrodisiac | Leaves | Boiled in water, drink the solution |
Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat., EE25222 | Crisantemo | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Conyza filaginoides (DC.) Hieron, N, EE25497 | Simonillo | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), diarrhea, colic | Leaves and stems | Boiled in water, drink the solution |
| | Medicinal (endocrine system), diabetes and cancer | Leaves and stems | Boiled in water, drink the solution |
Dahlia coccinea Cav., N, EE25388 | Dalia (the representative plant of Mexico) | Ornamental, by its showy and big inflorescences with red external flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Flourensia cernua DC., N, EE25387 | Hojasé | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), constipation | Leaves | Boil only 3–4 leaves, very astringent effect and very bitter taste |
Gnaphalium viscosum Kunth, N, EE25389 | Gordolobo | Medicinal (respiratory system), cough, throat pain | Stems, leaves, inflorescences and flowers | Boiled in water, drink the solution |
Grindelia inuloides Willd. var. inuloides, N, EE25390 | Árnica | Medicinal (skeletal-muscular system), external wounds | Leaves and inflorescences | Boiled in hot water, drink the solution |
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britton & Rusby, N, EE25496 | Amargosa | Medicinal (broken bones), | Leaves | Used as plaster (glutinous stems, sticky) |
Gymnopserma glutinosum Less., N, EE25369 | Marica | Fibers | Branches | Dried, they |
| | Household items | Leaves and stems | Dried, intertwined, tied and attached to a stick to make homemade brooms |
Helianthus annuus L., N, EE24495 | Girasol | Forage | Whole plant | Raw |
Lactuca sativa L., E, EE25391 | Lechuga | Food | Leaves | Raw, previosly disinfected with chlorine |
Machaeranthera tanacetifolia (Kunth) Nees, N, EE25494 | Árnica | Medicinal | Leaves and inflorescences | Boiled, solution used as cataplasm |
Matricaria recutita L., E, EE25493 | Manzanilla | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), colic, stomach ache | Leaves | Boiled, drink the solution |
Parthenium hysterophorus L., N, EE25492 | Amargoso | Mosquito repellent | Whole plant (dry) | Burning in the yard, smoke produced repels insects and other pests |
| | Household items | Leaves and stems | Dried, intertwined, tied and attached to a stick to make homemade brooms |
Tagetes lucida (Sweet) Voss, N, EE25491 | Yerbanís | Beverage | Leaves, stems, inflorescences and flowers | Boiled, drink as tea |
| | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), stomach ache, colic, ulcer | Leaves, stems, inflorescences and flowers | Boiled, drink as tea |
Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Sch.Bip., E, EE25490 | Altamisa | Mosquito repellent | Whole plant | Alive, inside the house |
| | Medicinal (gastric system), stomach ache | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the solution |
Taraxacum officinale (L.) Weber ex F. H.Wigg., E, EE25489 | Diente de león | Food | Leaves | Raw (previously disinfected with chlorine) |
| | Forage | Whole plant | Raw |
Trixis californica Kellogg, N, EE25488 | Árnica | Medicinal | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the solution |
Zinnia elegans L., N, EE25335 | Cartulina | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private and public gardens |
BALSAMINACEAE | | | | |
Impatiens hawkeri W. Bull, E, EE25219 | Belén | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
BEGONIACEAE | | | | |
Begonia gracilis Kunth, N, EE25236 | Begonia | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
BIGNONIACEAE | | | | |
Chilopsis linearis (Cav.) Sweet, N, EE25487 | | Ornamental, by its beautiful flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private and public gardens |
Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. ex Kunth, N, EE25218 | Tronadora, San Pedro | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
BORAGINACEAE | | | | |
Cordia boisssieri A. DC., N, EE25157 | Anacahuita | Medicinal (respiratory system), pneumonia | Flowers and fruit (pulp) | Boiled, drink the infusion |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Forage | Fruit | Raw |
Ehretia anacua (Terán & Berland.) I. M. Johnst., N, EE25163 | Anacua | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
BRASSICACEAE | | | | |
Brassica oleracea L., E, EE25486 | Repollo | Food | Leaves | Raw or cooked with other vegetables. |
Lepidium peruvianum G. Chacón, E, EE25336 | Raíz peruana | Medicinal (gastrointestinal, endocrine and urinary systems) | Root | Boiled, drink the infusion |
Rorippa officinale R. Br., E, EE25485 | Berro | Medicinal (endocrine system), protstate problems | Leaves and stems | Boiled, eat and drink infusion |
| | Food | Leaves | Raw (previusly disinfected with chlorine in water) or cooked with other vegetables |
Raphanus sativus L., E, EE25484 | Rábano | Food | Root | Raw, in salads |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), asthma problems | Root | Raw, pulp |
| | Medicinal (blood system), lower blood pressure | Root | Raw, pulp |
BROMELIACEAE | | | | |
Ananas comosus (L.) Merr., E, EE25483 | Piña | Food | Fruit | Raw |
| | Food | Fruit juice | Meat tenderizer |
Hechtia podantha Mez, N, EE25392 | Guapilla | Fibers | Leaves | Leaves divided into multiple fibers used to make woven products (ties) |
Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L., N, EE25231 | Paixtle | Religious rites | Leaves | Dried, decorate the christmas tree |
| | Manufacture of articles | Leaves | To make pillows |
BUDDLEJACEAE | | | | |
Buddleja cordata ssp. tomentella (Standl.) E.M.Norman, N, EE25393 | Tepozán | Medicinal (skeletal-muscular system), general pain | Leaves | Boiled in water, solution used as cataplasm |
CACTACEAE | | | | |
Cylindropuntia imbricata (Haw.) F.M.Knuth, N, EE25246 | Coyonoxtle | Medicinal (skeletal-muscular system), breaks and fissures of bones | Stems and pulp | Raw, use as cataplasm, smear the pulp on the injured area and bandage |
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis (DC.) F.M.Knuth, N, EE25246b | Tasajillo | Medicinal (endocrine system) cancer | Stems and pulp | Boiled, drink the infusion |
Echinocactus platyacanthus Link & Otto, N, EE25482 | Biznaga burra | Food | Stems and pulp | Cooked with piloncillo (brown sugar) to make candies |
Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britton & Rose, N, EE25377 | Pithaya | Food | Fruit | Raw, blended with water to make drinks |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Dye | Fruit | Raw, squeezed |
Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) J.M. Coult., N, EE25394 | Peyote | Spiritual, religious | Whole plant | Raw, eaten in pieces or blended in water and drink the potion |
| | Medicinal (skeletal-muscular system) | Whole plant or cut into pieces inside alcohol and mixed with marijuana (Cananbis sativa) | Raw, cataplasm, rubbed on sore joints |
| | Medicinal (nervous system), insomnia | Pieces of plant | Raw, eaten in pieces or blended in water and drink the potion |
Mammillaria heyderi Muehlenpf., N, EE25395 | Chilitos | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Mart. ex Pfeiff.) Console, N, EE25396 | Garambuyo | Living fences | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill., N, EE25397 | Nopal sin espina | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Forage | Stems (cladodes) | Raw, cut into pieces and scorched (to remove thorns) |
| | Food | Stems (cladodes) and fruit | Peeled and cut into pieces, raw or cooked, fruit eaten raw |
| | Medicinal (endocrine system), low cholesterol | Stems | Raw, cut into pieces and eat |
Opuntia lindheimeri Engelm., N, EE25249 | Nopal | Forage | Stems (cladodes) and fruit | Raw, cut into pieces and scorched (to remove thorns), fruits eaten raw |
| | Food | Stems | Raw |
| | Medicinal (endocrine system), low cholesterol | Stems | Raw, stem pulp |
| | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), improve digestion | Stems | Raw, stem pulp, liquefied |
CANNABACEAE | | | | |
Celtis leavigata Willd., N, EE25233b | Palo blanco | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Celtis pallida Torr., N, EE25233 | Granjeno | Food | Fruit | Raw or boiled to make syrup |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
CANNABINACEAE | | | | |
Cannabis sativa L., E, EE25481 | Mariguana | Medicinal (skeletal-muscular system) | Female inflorescences and leaves into alcohol and mixed with peyote | Cataplasm, rubbing on sore joints |
| | Recreational, playful use | Female inflorescences | Smoked |
CANNACEAE | | | | |
Canna indica L., E, EE25240 | Coyol | Ornamental, for its beautiful flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
CAPRIFOLIACEAE | | | | |
Lonicera japonica Thunb., E, EE26167 | Madreselva | Ornamental, for the delicious aroma of its flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
CARICACEAE | | | | |
Carica papaya L., N, EE25480 | Papaya | Food | Fruit | Raw or in fruit salads |
CARYOPHYLLACEAE | | | | |
Dianthus caryophyllus L., E, EE25224 | Clavel | Ornamental, for its beautiful flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Dianthus deltoides L., E, EE25440 | Clavelina | Ornamental, for its beautiful flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Gypsophila paniculata L., E, EE25441 | Ilusión | Ornamental, for its beautiful flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
COMMELINACEAE | | | | |
Commelina coelestis Willd., N, EE25442 | Hierba del pollo | Ornamental, for its beautiful flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
COSTACEAE | | | | |
Costus igneus N. E. Br., E, EE25443 | Insulina | Medicinal (endocrine system), diabetes | Leaves | Boiled, drink the infusion |
CONVOLVULACEAE | | | | |
Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam., N, EE25444 | Camote | Food | Root | Rosted or boiled |
Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth, N, EE25445 | Manto de la virgen | Ornamental, for its beautiful purple flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
CRASSULACEAE | | | | |
Echeveria simulans Rose, N, EE25446 | Siempreviva | Ornamental, for its beautiful fleshy leaves | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Medicinal (ophthalmic system), red eyes, irritated eyes | Sap | Eye drops |
Sedum diffusum S. Watson, N, EE25437 | Chismes | Ornamental, for its beautiful fleshy leaves | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Medicinal (ophtlmic system), red eyes, irritated eyes | Sap | Eye drops |
Sedum palmeri S. Watson, N, EE25438 | Deditos | Ornamental, for its beautiful fleshy leaves | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
CUCURBITACEAE | | | | |
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai, E, EE25151 | Sandía | Food | Fruit | Raw, cut into pieces |
| | Forage (pigs) | Fruit peel | Raw |
Cucumis anguria L., E, EE25364 | Pepinillo | Food | Fruit | Boiled into brine |
| | Forage | Fruit | Raw |
Cucumis melo L., E, EE25365 | Melón | Food | Fruit | Raw, cut into pieces |
| | Forage (pigs) | Fruit peel | Raw |
Cucurbita ficifolia Bouché, E, EE25366 | Chilacayote | Food | Fruit | Boiled in water with sugar to make candies |
| | Forage | Fruit | Raw |
| | Food | Fruit | Cooked with other vegetables |
Cucurbita moschata Duchesne, N, EE25367 | Calabaza | Food | Fruit | Cooked or boiled in water with sugar to make candies |
| | Forage | Leaves | Raw |
Cucurbita pepo L., N, EE25439 | Calabaza | Food | Fruit | Cooked |
| | Food | Seeds | Raw, dried, toasted and salty |
| | Forage | Leaves and fruit | Raw |
Luffa aegyptiaca Mill., E, EE25435 | Estropajo | Fibers | Inner part of dried fruit | To wash dishes or to carve skin for bathing |
Sechium edule (Jacq.) Sw., N, EE25479 | Chayote | Food | Fruit | Raw, cut into pieces or boiled |
CUPRESSACEAE | | | | |
Cupressus arizonica Greene, N, EE25153 | Cedro | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Fuel | Wood | Dried |
| | Furniture | Wood | Dried |
| | Religious rites | Sap (resin) | Used as incense during religious prayers |
| | Construction | Wood | Dried to make columns and beams of houses |
Cupressus lousitanica Mill., E, EE25153a | Ciprés | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Furniture | Wood | Dried |
| | Fuel | Wood | Dried |
| | Construction | Wood | Dried to make columns and beams of houses |
Cupressus sempervirens L., E, EE25378 | Pincel | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Fuel | Wood | Dried |
| | Construction | Wood | Dried to make columns and beams of houses |
Juniperus flaccida Schltdl., N, EE25436 | Táscate | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Fuel | Wood | Dried |
| | Construction | Wood | Dried to make columns and beams of houses |
Thuja occidentalis L., E, EE25172 | Tuya | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
CYCADACEAE | | | | |
Cycas revoluta Thunb., N, EE25434 | Chamal, cica | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Dioon edule Lindl., N, EE25375 | Chamal | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Food | Seeds | To make flour and tortillas |
EBENACEAE | | | | |
Diospyros palmeri Eastw., N, EE25432 | Chapote | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Forage | Fruit | Raw, for cattle, sheeps, goats and pigs |
| | Fuel | Trunks and branches | Dried |
| | Construction | Wood | Dried to make columns and beams of houses |
EQUISETACEAE | | | | |
Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun, N, EE25433 | Cola de caballo | Medicinal (urinary system), kidney pain | Stems | Boiled, drink the infusion |
EUPHORBIACEAE | | | | |
Acalypha hederacea Torr., N, EE25173 | Hierba del cáncer | Medicinal (endcorine system), cancer | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the solution |
| | Forage | Whole plant | Raw |
Croton suaveolens Torr., N, EE25478 | Salvia | Medicinal (blood system), anemia | Leaves and stems | Boiled in water, drink the infusion |
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch, N, EE25156 | Noche buena | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Euphorbia dentata Michx., N, EE25261 | Golondrina | Medicinal (respiratory system), sinusitis | Leaves and stems | Boiled in water, infusion used as nasal drops |
Euphoria milii Des Moul., E, EE25261b | Corona de Cristo | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Jatropha dioica Sessé, N, EE25431 | Sangre de Drago | Medicinal (dermatologic system), hair growth, fungi | | Milled, the pulp used as shampoo |
| | Medicinal (gastric system), harden the gums | Leaves and stems | Milled, chew and spit out the pulp |
Ricinus communis L., E, EE25159 | Higuerilla | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Sapium sebiferum (L.) Roxb., E, EE25164 | Sapium | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Tragia ramosa Torr., N, EE25363 | Mala mujer | Medicinal (urinary system), kidney diseases | Leaves | Boiled, drink the infusion |
FABACEAE | | | | |
Arachis hypogaea L., E, EE25429 | Cacahuate | Food | Seeds | Raw |
| | Forage | Leaves | Raw |
Bauhinia purpurea L., N, EE25225 | Pata de vaca | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system) | Leaves | Boiled, drink the infusion |
Calliandra conferta A.Gray, N, EE25430 | Charrasquillo | Forage | Leaves and fruit | Raw |
Cercis canadensis L., N, EE25165 | Duraznillo | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Cicer arietinum L., E, EE25379 | Garbanzo | Food | Seeds | Cooked |
Erythrostemon mexicanus (A. Gray) Gagnon & G. P. Lewis, N, EE25229 | Potro | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Eysenhardtia texana Scheele, N, 25477 | Palo azul | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Lens culinaris Medik, E, EE25428 | Lenteja | Food | Seeds | Cooked |
Pachyrhizus erosus (L.) Urb., N, EE25476 | Jícama | | | |
Phaseolus vulgaris L., N, EE25475 | Frijol | Food | Seeds | Cooked |
Pisum sativum L., E, EE25474 | Chícharo | Food | Seeds | Cooked |
Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana (L.D.Benson) M.C.Johnst., N, EE25473 | Mezquite | Construction | Trunks and branches | Dried to make columns and beams of houses |
| | Fuel | Trunks and branches | Charcoal |
| | Forage | Leaves and fruit | Raw |
Vachellia farnesiana (L.) Wight & Arn., N, EE25234 | Huizache | Construction | Trunks and branches | Dried |
| | Fuel | Trunks and branches | Charcoal |
| | Forage | Leaves and fruit | Raw |
Vicia faba L., E, EE25238 | Haba | Food | Seeds | Cooked |
FAGACEAE | | | | |
Quercus virginiana Mill., N, EE25166 | Encino | Construction | Wood | Dried to manufacture furniture and household goods |
| | Forage | Seeds (called bellotas) | Raw |
| | Fuel | Wood | Dried, cut into pieces |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Quercus canbyi Trel., N, EE25427 | Encino | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Construction | Wood | Dried to manufacture furniture, household goods and columns and beams of houses |
| | Forage | Seeds (called bellotas) | Raw |
| | Fuel | Wood | Dried, cut into pieces |
| | Construction | Wood | Dried to manufacture furniture, household goods and columns and beams of houses |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Quercus polymorpha Schltdl. & Cham., N, EE25426 | Encino | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Forage | Seeds (called bellotas) | Raw |
| | Fuel | Wood | Dried, cut into pieces |
| | Construction | Wood | To manufacture furniture and household goods |
FOUQUERACEAE | | | | |
Fouquieria spelendens Engelm., N, EE25380 | Ocotillo, albarda | Living fences | Stems | Stems are cut and planted in rows, eventually producing root and leaves (living fences) |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
GERANIACEAE | | | | |
Pelargonium hortorum L.H. Bailey, E, EE25227 | Geranio | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
GESNERIACEAE | | | | |
Tulipa gesneriana L., E, EE25472 | Tulipán | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
HYDRANGEECEAE | | | | |
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser., E, EE25471 | Hortensia | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
JUGLANDACEAE | | | | |
Carya illinionensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch, N, EE25168 | Nogal | Forage | Leaves | Raw |
| | Food | Fruit | Raw |
| | Construction | Wood | Dried |
| | Fuel | Wood | Dried |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Medicinal (endocrine system), diabetes | Fruit | Raw |
| | Medicinal (dermic system), hair dye | Bark | Boiled in water, wash hair with solution |
Carya myristiciformis (F. Michx.) Nutt. ex Elliott, N, EE25470 | Nogal | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Medicinal (dermic system), hair dye | Bark | Boiled in water, wash hair with solution |
Juglans major (Torr.) A. Heller, N, EE25469 | Nogal de nuez encarcelada | Forage | Leaves | Raw |
| | Food | Fruit | Raw |
| | Construction | Wood | Dried |
| | Fuel | Wood | Dried |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Medicinal (dermic system), hair dye | Bark | Boiled in water, wash hair with solution |
| | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), colics | Leaves | Boiled in water |
LAMIACEAE | | | | |
Hedeoma drummondii Benth., N, EE25468 | Poleo | Medicinal (nervous system), to fall asleep | Whole plant | Boiled, drink the infusion |
Lavandula angustifolia Mill., E | Lavanda | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Marrubium vulgare L., E, EE25424 | Marrubio | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system) | Leaves | Boiled, drink the solution |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), cough | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the infusion, chew and swallow leaves and stems |
Melissa officinalis L., E, EE25425 | Toronjil | Ornamental, for its delicious aroma and to repel mosquitoes | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), colics | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the infusion |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), cough | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the infusion |
Mentha piperita L., E, EE25241 | Yerbabuena | Medicinal (respiratory system), cough | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the infusion, chew and swallow leaves and stems |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), fever and cold | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the infusion |
Mentha spicata L., E, EE25241b | Yerbabuena | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), spasms | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the infusion |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), flu and asthma | Leaves | Boiled, drink the infusion |
Monarda citriodora var. austromontana (Epling) B.L.Turner, N, EE25381 | Poleo cabezón, betónica | Medicinal (respiratory system), cough | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the infusion, chew and swallow leaves and stems |
| | Medicinal (nervous system), to fall asleep | Leaves | Dried, put a piece of branch under the pillow at night |
| | Ornamental, for its delicious aroma and beautiful flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Ocimum basilicum L., E, EE25242 | Albahaca | Medicinal (nervous system), used against insomnia, to fall asleep | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the infusion |
| | Religious rites | Whole plant | Part of the flower bouquets used in pilgrimages |
Origanum majorana L., E, EE25257 | Orégano | Food (condiment) | Leaves | Dried, added to broths and soups |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), cough and cold | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the infusion |
Plectranthus coleoides Benth., E, EE25362 | Vaporú | Medicinal (respiratory system), cough | Leaves and stems | Milled, mixed with glycerine and spread on the chest and nostrils |
| | Religious rites | Whole plant | Dried, milled, used as incense |
| | Ornamental, by its delicious aroma and beautiful flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Poliomintha longiflora A.Gray, N, EE25259 | Orégano de montaña | Food (condiment) | Leaves and stems | Dried, added to broths and soups |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), cough, throat pain | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the infusion |
| | Ornamental, by its beautiful flowers and aroma | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Rosmarinus officinalis L., E, EE25382 | Romero | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system) colics | Leaves | Boiled, drink the infusion |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), nasal congetion | Stems, leaves and flowers | Cut into pieces, boiled, drink the infusion |
| | Ornamental, by its beautiful flowers and aroma | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Condiment | Leaves | Dried, added to flavor the food |
Scutellaria sp., N, EE25422 | Mirto | Ornamental, by its beautiful flowers and aroma | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Teucrium cubense L., N, EE25423 | Verneba | Medicinal (fever) | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the solution |
Thymus vulgaris L., E, EE25360 | Tomillo | Medicinal (respiratory system), cough and expectorant | Leaves and stems | Boiled, drink the infusion |
| | Medicinal (dermic system), dermic infections | Leaves | Boiled, use as cataplasm |
| | Food (condiment) | Leaves and stems | Dried, add to stews, soups and broths |
LAURACEAE | | | | |
Cinnamomum verum J.Presl., E, EE25361 | Canela | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), stomach pain, vomit | Bark | Boiled, drink the infusion |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), cough and throat pain | Bark | Boiled, drink the infusion |
| | Medicinal (endocrine system), diabetes | Bark | Boiled, drink the infusion |
| | Medicinal (blood system), improve blood circulation | Bark | Boiled, drink the infusion |
Litsea glauscecens Kunth, N, EE25359 | Laurel | Food (condiment) | Leaves | Dried, add to stews, soups and broths |
| | Ornamental, by its showy green stems | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Persea americana Mill., N, EE25170 | Aguacate | Food | Fruit | Raw, used in multiple ways |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), asthma | Leaves | Boiled, drink the infusion |
| | Medicinal (circulatory system), arterial hypertension | Leaves | Boiled, drink the infusion |
Persea podadenia S. F. Blake, N | Salsafrás | Medicinal (circulatory system), anemia | Bark | Cut into pieces, boiled, drink the infusion |
LILIACEAE | | | | |
Allium cepa L., E, EE25358 | Cebolla | Food | Stem | Raw or boiled |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), cough, asthma, flu | Stem | Boiled, drink the infusion along with honey bee |
| | Medicinal (circulatory system), improve blood circulation | Stems | Boiled, drink the infusion |
Allium sativum L., E, EE25421 | Ajo | Medicinal (circulatory system), low cholesterol, improve circulation | Stems | Boiled, drink the infusion, raw, cut into pieces, milled |
| | Medicinal (dermic system), dermic wounds | Cloves | Ground garlic cloves, the pulp is smeared on the wound |
| | Medicinal (auditive system), earache | Cloves | Milled, pulp is semeared inside the ears |
| | Food (condiment) | Bulb (clove) | Raw or boiled, added to mutiple foods |
| | Religious rites | Complete bulb | Dried, several bulbs braided and hung at the entrance of houses to ward off bad vibes |
Allium sp., N, EE25467 | Cebollín | Medicinal (auditive system) | Bulb | Raw, milled, pulp smeared inside the ears |
Lilium candidum L., E, EE25466 | Lirio | Ornamental, by its beautiful flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
LOMARIOPSIDACEAE | | | | |
Nephrolepis exaltata (L.) Schott, N, EE25465 | Helecho | Ornamental, by its beautiful perennial foliage | Whole plant | Planted in pots in private gardens |
LHYTRACEAE | | | | |
Heimia salicifolia (Kunth) Link, N, EE25169 | Jarilla | Medicinal (dermic system), dermatitis | Leaves | Milled, boiled in water, use as cataplam |
Lagerstroemia indica L., E, EE25244 | Crespón | Ornamental, by its beautiful perennial foliage and showy flowers | Whole plant | Planted in pots in public and private gardens |
Punica granatum L., E, EE25154 | Granada | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), diarrhea | Peels | Boiled in water, drink the solution |
| | Food | Fruit | Raw |
MAGNOLIACEAE | | | | |
Magnolia grandiflora L., N, EE25171 | Magnolia | Ornamental, by its perennial foliage and beautiful white flowers | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
MALVACEAE | | | | |
Alcea rosea L., E, EE25357 | Malva rosa | Ornamental, by its big and beautiful flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Hibiscus denudatus Benth., N, EE25174 | Hibisco | Ornamental, by its beautiful flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Hibiscus syriacus L., E, EE25417 | Malva | Ornamental, by its beautiful flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Malva parviflora L., N, EE25418 | Malva de patio | Medicinal (circulatory system), varicose veins | Fruit and leaves | Boiled, drink the solution and chew and swallow the ground fruits and leaves |
Tilia mexicana Schltdl., N, EE25419 | Tila | Medicinal (nervous system), insomnia | Dried flowers | Boiled in water, drink the solution |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens by its majestic bearing |
Sida rhombifolia L., N, EE25420 | Hierba del cochino | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system) diarrhea | Immature fruit | Boiled in water, drink the infusion |
MELIACEAE | | | | |
Azadirachta indica A.Juss., E, EEEE25265 | Neem (Nim) | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), stomach pain, cramps, constipation | Bark | Boiled in water, drink solution |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Melia azedarach L., E, EE25266 | Canelo | Medicinal (dermic system), wound, skin irritation | Bark and leaves | Boiled, infusion used as cataplasm in the wounded area |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
MORACEAE | | | | |
Ficus carica L., E, EE25268 | Higo | Food | Fruit | Raw or boiled and canned fruit |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Medicinal (endocrine system), diabetes | Fruit and leaves | Raw, leaves boiled, drink the infusion |
Morus celtidifolia Kunth, N, EE25349 | Mora | Medicinal (endocrine system), diabetes | Fruit | Boiled, drink the solution |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Food | Fruit | Raw |
| | Dye | Fruit | Raw, squeezed |
MORINGACEAE | | | | |
Moringa oleifera Lam., E, EE25351 | Moringa | Medicinal (endocrine system), diabetes | Leaves | Boiled, drink the infusion |
MUSSACEAE | | | | |
Mussa x oleifera Lam., E, EE25415 | Plátano | Food | Fruit | Raw |
MYRTACEAE | | | | |
Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh., E, EE25416 | Eucalipto | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), nasal congestion | Leaves | Boiled, drink the infusion |
| | Medicinal (nervous system), stress | Leaves | Boiled, drink the infusion |
Psidium guajava L., N, EE25228 | Guayaba | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), fever | Leaves | Boiled, drink the infusion |
| | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), diarrhea | Fruit | Raw, eat several fruits |
| | Food | Fruit | Raw and canned fruits |
| | Medicinal (endocrine system), diabetes | Leaves | Boiled, drink the infusion |
Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L. M. Perry, E, EE25350 | Clavo | Food (condiment) | Floral buds (immature and dry) | Raw or bolied, used in multiple ways |
| | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), constipation | Fruit | Boiled, drink the infusion or chewed |
NYCTAGINACEAE | | | | |
Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd., N, EE25223 | Bugambilia | Ornamental, by its showy flowers | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system) | Bracts and flowers | Boiled in water, drink the solution |
Mirabilis jalapa L., N, EE25252 | Maravilla | Ornamental, by its showy and beautiful flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
OLEACEAE | | | | |
Fraxinus americana L., N, EE25255b | Fresno | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Construction | Wood | Dried to make columns and beams of houses |
Fraxinus cuspidata Torr., N, EE25255 | Fresno | Ornamental, by its beautiful flowers | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Fraxinus greggi A. Gray, N, EE25255c | Barretilla | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Construction | Wood | Piles and columns for houses |
| | Fuel | Wood | Dried |
Jasminum floridum Bunge, E, EE25372 | Jazmín | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Jasminum officinale L., E, EE25372b | Jazmin | | | |
Ligustrum japonicum Thunb., E, EE25162 | Trueno | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
ONAGRACEAE | | | | |
Oenothera rosea L’Hér. ex Aiton, N, EE25413 | Hierba del golpe | Medicinal (dermic system), external wounds | Whole plant | Raw, milled, smeared in the wounded area |
PAPAVERACEAE | | | | |
Hunnemannia fumariifolia Sweet, N, EE25348 | Amapola de campo | Ornamental, by its showy yellow flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
PINACEAE | | | | |
Pinus cembroides Zucc., N, EE25353 | Piñonero | Food | Seeds | Raw |
| | Fuel | Wood | Dried |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Pinus greggii Engelm. ex Parl., N, EE25354 | Pino | Fuel | Wood | Dried |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Pinus pseudostrobus Lindl., N, EE25414 | Pino blanco | Fuel | Wood | Dried |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Religious rites | Resin | In prayer altars |
PIPERACEAE | | | | |
Piper nigrum L., E, EE25356 | Pimienta | Food (condiment) | Seeds | Mixed with different meals |
PLANTAGINACEAE | | | | |
Antirrhinum majus L., E, EE25459 | Perritos | Ornamental, by its beautiful flowers | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Plantago lanceolata L., N, EE25458 | Llantés | Medicinal (endocrine system), cancer | Leaves | Boiled in water, drink the infusion |
PLUMBAGINACEAE | | | | |
Plumbago pulchella Boiss., E, EE25158 | Júdica | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Medicinal (dermic system) | Stems and leaves | Boiled, use the solution as catapalsm |
POLYGONACEAE | | | | |
Polygonum punctatum Elliot, N, EE25407 | Chilillo | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
POACEAE | | | | |
Arundo donax L., E, EE25408 | Carrizo | Religious rites | Stems | Religious ornaments |
| | Construction | Stems | Roofs |
Avena sativa L., E, EE25373 | Avena | Food | Seeds | Raw or boiled |
Bambusa sp., E, EE25374 | | Religious rites | Stems | Religious ornaments |
| | Construction | Stems | Roofs |
Bouteloua curtipendula (Michx.) Torr., N, EE25409 | Banderita | Forage | Whole plants | Raw |
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf, E, EE25410 | Zacate limón | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Medicinal (gastro-intestinal system) | Stems and leaves | Boiled, drink the infusion |
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench, E, EE25411 | Sorgo | Forage | Whole plants | Raw |
Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers., E, EE25412 | Zacate Johnson | Forage | Whole plants | Raw |
Zea mays L., N, EE25347 | Maíz | Food | Fruit (seeds) | Boiled or cooked with mutliple foods |
| | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), parasites | Styles (female flowers) | Boiled in water, drink the solution |
| | Medicinal (urinary system), kidney problems | Seeds | Milled, boiled, drink the solution |
PORTULACACEAE | | | | |
Portulaca mundula I. M. Johnston, E, 25216 | Verdolaga | Food | Leaves and stems | Raw (previously disinfected with chlorine) or cooked with different foods |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens (pots) |
RANUNCULACEAE | | | | |
Clematis drummondii Torr. & A.Gray, N, EE25405 | Barba de chivo | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
RHAMNACEAE | | | | |
Colubrina greggii S.Watson, N | Colubrina | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
ROSACEAE | | | | |
Crataegus mexicana Moc. & Sessé ex DC., N, 25355 | Tejocote | Medicinal (endocrine system), diabetes | Fruit | Raw or boiled, drink the fruit pulp |
| | Medicinal (blood system) | Fruit | Raw or boiled, drink the fruit pulp |
Cydonia oblonga Mill., E, EE25346 | Membrillo | Food | Fruit | Raw or boiled to make canned fruits |
Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl., E, EE25406 | Níspero | Food | Fruit | Raw |
| | Medicinal (endocrine and blood systems), diabetes and arterial hypertension | Fruit | Raw, liquefied in water |
Malus domestica Borkh., E, EE25343 | Manzana | Food | Fruit | Raw |
| | Food | Canned fruits | Boiled |
| | Alcoholic beverages | Fruit | Fermented |
Prunus armeniaca L., E, EE25344 | Chabacano | Food | Fruit | Raw |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Prunus domestica L., E, EE25345 | Ciruelo | Food | Fruit | Raw |
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch, E, EE25150 | Durazno | Food | Fruit | Raw |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Purshia plicata (D.Don) Henr., N, EE25460 | Rosa de castilla | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), diarrhea | Leaves | Boiled, drink the solution |
Rosa montezumae Humb. & Bonpl. ex Redout & Thory, N, EE25461 | Rosa | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
RUTACEAE | | | | |
Casimiroa pringlei (S. Wats.) Engl., N, EE25342 | Manguito | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Food | Fruit | Raw |
Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck, E, EE25404 | Limón | Food | Fruit | Raw |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), cough, chest pain, throat pain | Leaves and fruit juice | Boiled, drink the solution |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck, E, EE25341 | Naranja | Food | Fruit | Raw |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), cough, chest pain, throat pain | Leaves and fruit peel and fruit juice | Boiled, drink the solution |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Helietta parvifolia (A. Gray) Benth., N, EE25215 | Barreta | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Construction | Wood | Dried, piles and columns for houses, fences (very durable wood) |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Ruta graveolens L., E, EE25221 | Ruda | Medicinal (respiratory system), cold | Leaves and stems | Boiled |
Zanthoxylum fagara (L.) Sarg., N, EE25247 | Colima | Construction | Wood | Dried, piles and columns for houses |
| | Forage | Leaves | Raw |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), asthma | Leaves | Boiled, drink the solution |
| | Medicinal (skeletal-muscular system), arthritis | Leaves | Boiled, drink the solution |
SALICACEAE | | | | |
Populus mexicana Wesm. Ex DC., N, EE25248 | Álamo, chopo | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Salix nigra Marshall, N, EE25462 | Sauce | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Fuel | Wood | Dried |
SAPINDACEAE | | | | |
Koelreuteria paniculata Laxm., E, EE25238 | Alfombrilla | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
SCROPHULARIACEAE | | | | |
Leucophyllum frutescens (Berland.) I. M. Johnst., N, EE25161 | Cenizo | Medicinal (endocrine system), hepatitis | Whole plant | Cut into pieces, boiled, drink and take a bath with the solution |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Religious rites | Branches and leaves | Part of the floral bouquets used in prayers and pilgrimages |
SOLANACEAE | | | | |
Capsicum annum var. glabriusculum (Dunal) Heiser & Pickersgill, N, EE25217 | Chile piquín, chile quipín | Food (condiment) | Fruit | Raw |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), cough, phlegm | Fruit (milled) | Liquefied in water, drink (very spicy drink) |
Capsicum annum var. glabriusculum (Dunal) Heiser & Pickersgill, N, EE25217b | Chile japonés | Food (condiment) | Fruit | Raw |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in public and private gardens |
Capsicum annum var. glabriusculum (Dunal) Heiser & Pickersgill, N, EE25217c | Chile morrón | Food (condiment) | Fruit | Raw |
Capsicum annum var. glabriusculum (Dunal) Heiser & Pickersgill, N, EE25217d | Chile jalapeño | Food (condiment) | Fruit | Raw |
Capsicum annum var. glabriusculum (Dunal) Heiser & Pickersgill, N, EE25217e | Chile serrano | Food (condiment) | Fruit | Raw |
| | Medicinal (respiratory system), cough, phlegm | Fruit (milled) | Liquefied in water, drink (very spicy drink) |
Datura stramonium L., N, EE25339 | Toloache | Falling in love | Leaves and seeds | Leaves (boiled in water, drink the solution), seeds (raw, chew and swallow) |
Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., E, EE25403 | Tomate | Food | Fruit | Raw or cooked with other foods |
| | Medicinal (skeletal-muscular system), muscular pain | Fruit | Raw, pulp, use as cataplasm |
Physalis philadelphica Lam., N, EE25260 | Tomate de fresadilla | Food | Fruit | Mixed with other foods, broths, sauces and stews |
Solanum ovigerum Dunal, E, EE25463 | Huevitos | Ornamental, by its fruits (egg-like) | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Solanum tuberosum L., E, EE25464 | Papa | Food | Root | Mixed with other foods, broths, sauces and stews |
TURNERACEAE | | | | |
Turnera diffusa Willd. ex Schult., N, EE25340 | Damiana, hierba del venado | Medicinal (genitourinary system) | Leaves, stems and inflorescences | Boiled in water, drink the solution |
| | Forage | Whole plant | Raw |
URTICACEAE | | | | |
Urtica dioica L., N, EE25402 | Hiedra | Medicinal (blood system), purify the blood | Whole plant | Boiled in water, drink the solution |
VERBENCEAE | | | | |
Lippia graveloens Kunth, N, EE25400 | Orégano | Food (condiment) | Leaves | Dried, added to different foods, broths and stews |
Verbena canescens Kunth, N, EE25401 | Verbena | Medicinal (nervous system), insomnia | Leaves and stems | Boiled in water, drink solution and bathe with the solution |
VITACEAE | | | | |
Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch., N, EE25160 | Viña virgen | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
Vitis berlandieri Planch., N, EE25338 | Parra, vid | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
| | Food | Fruit | Raw |
XANTHORRHOEACEAE | | | | |
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f., E, EE25250 | Sábila | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), gastritis | Leaves | Pulp, milled, liquefied, drink the solution |
| | Medicinal (dermic system), hair restauration; dermical wounds | Leaves | Pulp, smeared pulp all over hair; raw, smeared milled pulp in wounded area |
| | Ornamental | Whole plant | Planted in private gardens |
ZYGOPHYLLACEAE | | | | |
Larrea tridentata (Sessé & Moc. ex DC.) Coville, N, EE25399 | Gobernadora | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), spasms | Leaves | Boiled in water, drink the solution |
| | Medicinal (dermic system), bad smell | Leaves | Boiled in water, wash bad smelling parts of body |
| | Smelly feet | Leaves | Dried, put leaves inside shoes |
| | Cleaning the interior of car radiators | Leaves | Boiled in water, drained hot solution into radiator |
ZINGIBERACEAE | | | | |
Zingiber officinale Roscoe, E, EE25398 | Jengibre | Food (condiment) | Root | Raw, cut into the pieces |
| | Medicinal (gastrointestinal system), intestinal inflammation, fever | Root | Raw, liquefied, drink the solution |
| | Medicinal (dermic system), external wounds | Root | Raw, milled, smeared in wounded areas |