The conservation status of the endemic Salvia bazmanica Rech.f. & Esfand.

Document Type : Rare and Endangered Plant Species of Iran

Authors

1 Assistant Professor., Forest and Rangelands Research Department, Baluchestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center (AREEO), Iranshahr, Iran

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

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

10.22092/irn.2023.360810.1491

Abstract

Salvia bazmanica belongs to the Lamiaceae family. This species is endemic to Iran, Sistan and Baluchestan Province. Based on the existing literature, it is restricted to localities. This species is one of the few Salvia species with small flowers and woody vegetative forms in Iran. In this study, the conservation status of Salvia bazmanica was investigated through the guidelines of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) using criteria including Extent of Occurrence (EOO), Area of ​​Occupancy (AOO), population size, and habitat quality. Based on screening the five populations, EOO and AOO were calculated as 10779 and 4.5 Km2, respectively. Furthermore, over-grazing and drought affect species regeneration. With emphasis on these criteria, this species' conservation status is classified as Critically Endangered (CR). It is necessary to prevent severe livestock grazing to reduce species' habitat pressure and ecosystem destruction. Ex-situ and in-situ conservation must be applied to conserve S. bazmanica. To protect the species, it is highly recommended that the Natural Resources and Watershed Organization protect the habitat of this species. The seeds should be preserved in the Natural Resources Gene Bank as an ex-situ program.

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Iran Nature
Volume 8, Issue 3 - Serial Number 40
July and August 2023
Pages 101-105

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