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RUELLIA
LINEARIBRACTEOLATA:
CONSERVATION ASSESSMENT AND
STRATEGIES
TO AVOID EXTIRPATION
HAIDER ABBAS1*
AND M. QAISER2
Abstract:
The
conservation status of Ruellia linearibracteolata Lindau
(Acanthaceae), originally considered as endemic to Pakistan, was
assessed after four years (2005-2008) of extensive field studies
strictly following IUCN categories and criteria 2001.
Information was collected and analysed in connection with the
distribution range, nature of habitat, population size, mode of
reproduction
and anthropogenic activities.
On these parameters, the conservation status of
Ruellia
linearibracteolata
has been classified as rare and endangered (EN)
species in Pakistan.
Conservation strategies have also been suggested
avoiding
its extirpation.
1Karachi
Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University
of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan,
2Federal
Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Karachi/Islamabad,
Pakistan
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