| Pak. J. Bot., Special Issue (S.I. Ali Festschrift) 42: 205-212, 2010. | Back to Contents | ||||
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CONTRIBUTION TO THE RED LIST OF PAKISTAN: A CASE STUDY OF GAILLONIA CHITRALENSIS (RUBIACEAE)
HAIDAR ALI1 AND M. QAISER2
Abstract: Gaillonia Chitralensis Nazim .(Rubiaceae) is endemic to Chitral district, Pakistan. This species was previously known from type locality only. After 3 years of extensive field studies, it is now reported from 15 new localities, but could not be found in the type locality. Based on population size, Extant of occurrence (EOO), Area of occupancy (AOO) and fragmented populations, it is classified as Endangered (EN) Category according to IUCN Red List categories and criteria 2001. In order to save the taxon from extinction, there is an urgent need to develop specific conservation strategies at ground and national level.
1Department of Weed Science, Agricultural University Peshawar-25130, Pakistan, alibotanist@yahoo.com 2Federal Urdu University for Arts, Science and Technology, Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi |
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