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South Iran Nubo–Sindian Desert And Semi-desert
The South Iran Nubo–Sindian desert and semi-desert ecoregion (WWF ID: PA1328) covers the northern coastal plain of the Persian Gulf and the inland desert hills south of the Zagros Mountains of Iran. The region also has extensions reaching into southeastern Iraq, and eastward into southwestern Pakistan. The region is one of hot sand deserts, shrubland, and open thorn woodlands inland. Mangrove forests and swamps are found along the coast. Location and description The ecoregion stretches for along the northern coast of the Persian Gulf, from the head of the Gulf at Abadan to the estuary of the Hingol River on the southern coast of Pakistan 150 km west of Karachi. For most of its length, the region reaches 120 km inland, but widen considerably east of the Strait of Hormuz. The ecoregion includes the Hamun-e Jaz Murian, Jaz Murian depression, an endorheic basin in southeastern Iran enclosed by mountains. As it enters Pakistan the ecoregion covers the Makran Coastal Range. Eleva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bushehr Province
Bushehr Province () is one of the 31 Provinces of Iran, provinces of Iran. It is in the south of the country, with a long coastline on the Persian Gulf. Its capital is the city of Bushehr. The province was made a part of Regions of Iran, Region 2 upon the division of the provinces into five regions, solely for coordination and development purposes, on 22 June 2014. History The Greeks knew of Bushehr by Mezambria during the battles of Nearchus. A French excavating team however in 1913 determined the origin of Bushehr to date back to the Elamite Empire. A city there, known as Lyan, contained a temple that was designed to protect the compound from naval attacks. Its remains can still be seen today 10 kilometers south of the present city of Bushehr. Marco Polo describes this region as part of the Persian province of Shabankara, Shabankareh. It contains the village of Saba, Iran where are buried (he was told) the three Magi which visited the Christ Child. A key turning point i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hingol River
Hingol River, also known as Hungol River (, , , ) is a river located in the Makran region of southwestern Pakistan, in Balochistan province. Flowing , it is the longest river in Balochistan, traversing the districts of Gwadar, Lasbela ( Liari Tehsil), and Awaran. The river courses through the Hingol National Park, Pakistan's largest protected area, known for its arid mountain landscapes, rich biodiversity, and striking geological formations. Etymology The name "Hingol" is believed to originate from the Sanskrit word ''"Hingula"'' (हिङ्गुला), meaning cinnabar, a red mineral (mercuric sulfide), possibly alluding to the reddish hues found in the sediment and rock formations along the river's course. Geography Originating in the mountains of Awaran, the Hingol River winds through steep gorges and canyons within the Makran Coastal Range, flowing southward into the Arabian Sea near the estuary of the Hingol Delta. Its perennial flow distinguishes it from most riv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sphaerocoma Hookeri
''Sphaerocoma'' is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae. The only species is ''Sphaerocoma hookeri''. Its native range is Egypt to Northeastern Tropical Africa (Sudan, Eritrea, and Somalia), Sinai Peninsula, Arabian Peninsula, southern Iran, and southwestern Pakistan. Subspecies Two subspecies are recognized: * ''Sphaerocoma hookeri'' subsp. ''aucheri'' (Boiss.) Kool & Thulin – Arabian Peninsula, southern Iran, and southwestern Pakistan * ''Sphaerocoma hookeri'' subsp. ''hookeri'' – Egypt, Eritrea, Sinai, Socotra, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen Ecology In the South Iran Nubo–Sindian desert and semi-desert The South Iran Nubo–Sindian desert and semi-desert ecoregion (WWF ID: PA1328) covers the northern coastal plain of the Persian Gulf and the inland desert hills south of the Zagros Mountains of Iran. The region also has extensions reaching into ... ecoregion of southern Iran and southwestern Pakistan, ''Sphaerocoma hookeri'' subsp. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plocama Aucheri
''Plocama'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It was described by William Aiton in 1789. It is distributed from the Canary Islands to northwestern India. The genus was expanded in 2007 when several other Rubiaceae genera were merged into it. There are now about 34 species.Backlund, M., Bremer, B., & Thulin, M. (2007)Paraphyly of Paederieae, recognition of Putorieae and expansion of ''Plocama'' (Rubiaceae-Rubioideae).''Taxon'', 56(2), 315-328. Plants of this genus are herbs or shrubs. They generally have an offensive scent when crushed. The leaves are oppositely arranged. The corolla is funnel shaped with a short to long tubular base. The fruit is either a drupe or a body that splits into two parts when ripe. Species ''Plants of the World Online'' includes: # '' Plocama afghanica'' (Ehrend.) M.Backlund & Thulin # '' Plocama asperuliformis'' (Lincz.) M.Backlund & Thulin # '' Plocama aucheri'' ( Guill.) M.Backlund & Thulin # ''Plocama botschantzevii'' (Linc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Euphorbia Larica
''Euphorbia larica'' is a semi-succulent shrub or subshrub native to southern Iran and the south-eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula (the U.A.E., Oman, and Yemen). In the United Arab Emirates it is commonly known as ''isbaq''.Isbaq Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Accessed 2 April 2023. Description ''Euphorbia larica'' is a perennial evergreen shrub or subshrub which grows up to in height. It has many erect stems rising close together. The upper stems and young stems are light-green, while the lower stems are smooth, brown, and woody. Leaves are small and nearly absent. Like many other euphorbias, the stems exude a milky sap when broken. It flowers from November to April, producing small yellow flowers on terminal and upper lateral spikes.[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prunus Arabica
''Prunus arabica'' is a species of wild almond found across the Middle East. It is a broomlike shrub typically 0.75 to 2m tall, with brown bark. Its leaves have a 5-8 mm petiole and the leaf blades are 15 to 44 mm long and 3 to 10 mm wide. Its inflorescences have dark red hypanthia and sepals (green on the interior of the sepals), and white, pale pink or pink petals. The flowers are borne on a pedicel about 3 mm long, which lengthens to 6 mm when the fruit is fully developed. It prefers to grow in arid or semiarid areas at 500 to 2700m above sea level. A full genetic and morphological analysis suggests that '' Prunus scoparia'' may be conspecific with it; certainly it is its closest relative. It is occasionally cultivated for erosion control, as its brushy growth form makes a good windbreak. References External links * {{Taxonbar, from1=Q12210938, from2=Q25694703, from3=Q17234582, from4=Q50827926 arabica Plants described in 1960 Flora of Western Asia Flora of the Arab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Periploca Aphylla
''Periploca'' may refer to two different genera: *Periploca (moth), ''Periploca'' (moth), in the family Cosmopterigidae *Periploca (plant), ''Periploca'' (plant), in the family Apocynaceae {{Genus disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Köppen Climate Classification
The Köppen climate classification divides Earth climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are ''A'' (tropical), ''B'' (arid), ''C'' (temperate), ''D'' (continental), and ''E'' (polar). Each group and subgroup is represented by a letter. All climates are assigned a main group (the first letter). All climates except for those in the ''E'' group are assigned a seasonal precipitation subgroup (the second letter). For example, ''Af'' indicates a tropical rainforest climate. The system assigns a temperature subgroup for all groups other than those in the ''A'' group, indicated by the third letter for climates in ''B'', ''C'', ''D'', and the second letter for climates in ''E''. Other examples include: ''Cfb'' indicating an oceanic climate with warm summers as indicated by the ending ''b.'', while ''Dwb'' indicates a semi-Monsoon continental climate, monsoonal continental climate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desert Climate
The desert climate or arid climate (in the Köppen climate classification ''BWh'' and ''BWk'') is a dry climate sub-type in which there is a severe excess of evaporation over precipitation. The typically bald, rocky, or sandy surfaces in desert climates are dry and hold little moisture, quickly evaporating the already little rainfall they receive. Covering 14.2% of Earth's land area, hot deserts are the second-most common type of climate on Earth after the Polar climate. There are two variations of a desert climate according to the Köppen climate classification: a hot desert climate (''BWh''), and a cold desert climate (''BWk''). To delineate "hot desert climates" from "cold desert climates", a mean annual temperature of is used as an isotherm so that a location with a ''BW'' type climate with the appropriate temperature above this isotherm is classified as "hot arid subtype" (''BWh''), and a location with the appropriate temperature below the isotherm is classified as "cold a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makran Coastal Range
Makran Coastal Range is a mountain range in the Makran region, in southwestern section of Balochistan (Pakistan), Balochistan Province, in southwestern Pakistan. It is one of three mountain ranges system in the province. The range rises to around in elevation. ;Geology The Makran Coastal Range is primarily made up of limestone and sandstone. It was formed when the northwestern Indian Plate collided with the Asian Plate. Adjacent ranges There are three main ranges in Balochistan: *the Makran Coastal Range (up to about ); *the Central Makran Range (); *the Siahan Range (). See also * Chabahar * Gwadar * Khor Kalmat * Lyari Town * Makran Coastal Highway * Makran Coastal Range * Makran Division * N'aschi * Sokhta Koh * State of Makran * Wildlife of Pakistan#Western highlands.2C plains and deserts, Wildlife of Western Pakistan * 1945 Balochistan earthquake References External links NASA Images: Makran Ranges {{coord missing, Balochistan, Pakistan Gwadar District Mounta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Endorheic Basin
An endorheic basin ( ; also endoreic basin and endorreic basin) is a drainage basin that normally retains water and allows no outflow to other external bodies of water (e.g. rivers and oceans); instead, the water drainage flows into permanent and seasonal lakes and swamps that equilibrate through evaporation. Endorheic basins are also called closed basins, terminal basins, and internal drainage systems. Endorheic regions contrast with open lakes (exorheic regions), where surface waters eventually drain into the ocean. In general, water basins with subsurface outflows that lead to the ocean are not considered endorheic; but cryptorheic. Endorheic basins constitute local base levels, defining a limit of the erosion and deposition processes of nearby areas. Endorheic water bodies include the Caspian Sea, which is the world's largest inland body of water. Etymology The term ''endorheic'' derives from the French word , which combines ( 'within') and 'flow'. Endorheic lake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
