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PJB-2025-149

The climatic and edaphic requirements of two narrow endemic species from Lamiaceae in central Anatolia, Türkiye

Merve Yildirim, Gül Nilhan Tuğ and Ahmet Emre Yaprak
Abstract

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The climatic and soil attributes of two narrow, endangered, endemic species of the Lamiaceae family, Scutellaria yildirimlii and Sideritis gulendamii, in the Central Anatolia region of Türkiye were investigated. Soil samples were collected from the distribution areas of the species, and various edaphic attributes, including texture, salinity, electrical conductivity (EC), pH, calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), and gypsum content, were analyzed. Meteorological data were utilized to identify the climatic preferences of these studied species. Results indicate that Scutellaria yildirimlii tolerates a wide range of soil textures but prefers slightly alkaline, non-saline, moderately calcareous soils, whereas Sideritis gulendamii favors clay-rich textures in neutral to slightly alkaline, non-saline conditions. Both species are found in marl soils, characterized by high calcium carbonate content. Climatic analyses suggest that both species are found in semi-arid areas influenced by a typical Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters. The findings of this study offer important insights for developing effective habitat management strategies for the conservation of endemic species and provide crucial information for evaluating their sensitivity to potential climate change scenarios

To Cite this article: Yildirim, M., G.N. Tuğ and A.E. Yaprak. 2026. The climatic and edaphic requirements of two narrow endemic species from Lamiaceae in central Anatolia, Türkiye. Pak. J. Bot., 58(3): DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30848/PJB2026-3(7)  
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