Diversity, Life Forms, and Distribution Patterns of Vascular Plants in Some Areas East of Al-Wuday‘ah District, Abyan Governorate, Yemen
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Floristic diversity, life-form spectrum, phytogeography, Yemen, arid environment, biodiversity conservation.Abstract
This study investigates the floristic composition and ecological patterns of plant diversity within the semi-arid habitats of southern Yemen. Surveys conducted across 50 sites from 2020 to 2024 recorded 291 vascular plant species, encompassing 175 genera and 61 families. This reflects a notable richness in this understudied region. The flora was dominated by perennials (64.07%), with chamaephytes (39.66%) and therophytes (26.80%) being the most frequent life-forms. This distribution suggests a chamaephyte-therophytic phytoclimate that is well-adapted to arid conditions. Phytogeographical analysis revealed the prevalence of Sudano-Zambezian and Saharo-Sindian elements, which highlights the transitional nature and high ecological value of the area. These findings emphasize the crucial need for conservation and continuous ecological monitoring to protect Yemen's unique arid biodiversity.
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