The conservation status of six endemic Satureja species in Iran

Document Type : Rare and Endangered Plant Species of Iran

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The conservation status of medicinal plants endemic species of the genus Satureja were evaluated and defined based on IUCN threat categories. Stureja avromanica, S. edmondi, S. kallarica, S. khuzestanica, S. kermanshahensis and S. rechingeri were evaluated in different field studies according to three categories: area of occupancy, extent of occurrence and the number of mature species in populations.  All evaluated species were defined as "Critically Endangered" (CE). In addition scientific and practical solutions to restore these species are suggested.

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