Bryophyte Flora of AlUla County (Saudi Arabia)—Distribution, Ecology, and Conservation
Intensive surveys recently conducted in AlUla County (northwest Saudi Arabia) have made it possible to compile an exhaustive list of the forty-eight bryophyte species (six liverworts and forty-two mosses) known in this region and compare it with an updated checklist of bryophytes from Saudi Arabia,...
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| description | Intensive surveys recently conducted in AlUla County (northwest Saudi Arabia) have made it possible to compile an exhaustive list of the forty-eight bryophyte species (six liverworts and forty-two mosses) known in this region and compare it with an updated checklist of bryophytes from Saudi Arabia, which now counts 31 liverworts and 135 mosses. The ecology, taxonomy, and distribution of each taxon are provided and discussed in a systematic catalog. Although particularly arid and lacking permanent watercourses, AlUla County has proven to be surprisingly rich in bryophytes. Some remarkable species are even confined here, such as <i>Riella affinis</i>, <i>Acaulon triquetrum</i>, <i>Microbryum rectum</i>, and <i>Syntrichia rigescens</i>. Two endemic species were also observed. An updated checklist of Arabian bryophyte endemics is provided. Specific recommendations regarding the conservation of bryophyte heritage are outlined. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-914873cdb5e849549f95f108eec7e7302025-01-24T13:46:36ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472025-01-0114217010.3390/plants14020170Bryophyte Flora of AlUla County (Saudi Arabia)—Distribution, Ecology, and ConservationVincent Hugonnot0Florine Pépin1Jan Freedman2SARL Pépin Hugonnot, 43380 Blassac, FranceSARL Pépin Hugonnot, 43380 Blassac, FranceRoyal Commission for AlUla, AlUla 43544, Saudi ArabiaIntensive surveys recently conducted in AlUla County (northwest Saudi Arabia) have made it possible to compile an exhaustive list of the forty-eight bryophyte species (six liverworts and forty-two mosses) known in this region and compare it with an updated checklist of bryophytes from Saudi Arabia, which now counts 31 liverworts and 135 mosses. The ecology, taxonomy, and distribution of each taxon are provided and discussed in a systematic catalog. Although particularly arid and lacking permanent watercourses, AlUla County has proven to be surprisingly rich in bryophytes. Some remarkable species are even confined here, such as <i>Riella affinis</i>, <i>Acaulon triquetrum</i>, <i>Microbryum rectum</i>, and <i>Syntrichia rigescens</i>. Two endemic species were also observed. An updated checklist of Arabian bryophyte endemics is provided. Specific recommendations regarding the conservation of bryophyte heritage are outlined.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/2/170AlUla CountyArabian Peninsulabryophyte conservationchecklistsendemics |
| spellingShingle | Vincent Hugonnot Florine Pépin Jan Freedman Bryophyte Flora of AlUla County (Saudi Arabia)—Distribution, Ecology, and Conservation Plants AlUla County Arabian Peninsula bryophyte conservation checklists endemics |
| title | Bryophyte Flora of AlUla County (Saudi Arabia)—Distribution, Ecology, and Conservation |
| title_full | Bryophyte Flora of AlUla County (Saudi Arabia)—Distribution, Ecology, and Conservation |
| title_fullStr | Bryophyte Flora of AlUla County (Saudi Arabia)—Distribution, Ecology, and Conservation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bryophyte Flora of AlUla County (Saudi Arabia)—Distribution, Ecology, and Conservation |
| title_short | Bryophyte Flora of AlUla County (Saudi Arabia)—Distribution, Ecology, and Conservation |
| title_sort | bryophyte flora of alula county saudi arabia distribution ecology and conservation |
| topic | AlUla County Arabian Peninsula bryophyte conservation checklists endemics |
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