TITLE:
Endemic Species of the Genus Calligonum L. in the Kyzylkum Desert (Uzbekistan): Population, Distribution, and Negative Impacts
AUTHORS:
Husniddin K. Esanov, Abdulla M. Umedov, Nurali R. Rakhmonov
KEYWORDS:
Southwestern Kyzylkum, Rare Species, Endemic, Red Book, Herbarium
JOURNAL NAME:
American Journal of Plant Sciences,
Vol.16 No.3,
March
13,
2025
ABSTRACT: This article provides information about the “endemic” species of the Calligonum L. genus found in the Southwestern Kyzylkum, specifically Calligonum zakirovii (Khalk.) F.O. Khass., C. paletzkianum Litv., C. molle Litv., and C. matteianum Drobow. The current distribution areas of these species have been identified, and modern GIS maps have been created. Negative factors influencing their populations and distribution areas have been determined. The rarity of these species has been assessed according to the Red Book of Uzbekistan and the International Red List (IUCN Red List).