The conservation status of Hypericopsis persica Boiss. and Salicornia perspolitana Akhani

Document Type : Rare and Endangered Plant Species of Iran

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1 Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). P. O. Box 13185-116, Tehran, Iran.

2 Prof., Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran

3 Professor, research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Hypericopsis persica and Salicornia perspolitana belonging to Frankeniaceae and Chenopodiaceae, respectively, are two halophytic endemics in Fars province. These local endemics grow on high saline and wet soils near the margin of hypersaline lakes of Bakhtegan, Maharlu, and Tashk. Extent of Occurrence (EOO), Area of Occupancy (AOO), the number of mature individuals of populations, and the quality of habitat were measured to evaluate the risk of extinction and protect the two species. Our results show the species as endangered (EN). The habitat of these species is seriously threatened due to the construction of large dams on the rivers running to the lakes, salt mines, agriculture, pollution, grazing, and trampling by the vehicles of ecotourists.

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Iran Nature
Volume 6, Issue 3 - Serial Number 28
July and August 2021
Pages 153-158

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