PLANT DIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ASIA  ·  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)

Floristic composition and endemism of the Nuratau mountain range, Uzbekistan

Dilnoza Umarova, Jasur Ergashev, Malika Sattorova
Institute of Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54981/demo4  |  Open Access · CC BY 4.0
Abstract. The Nuratau mountain range in central Uzbekistan represents a distinctive refuge of Central Asian flora, harbouring numerous relict and endemic species. Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys w
Keywords: Central Asia; flora; plant diversity; conservation; taxonomy

Introduction

Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities. Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities.

Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities. Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities.

Materials and Methods

Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities. Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities.

Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities. Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities.

Results

Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities. Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities.

Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities. Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities.

Discussion

Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities. Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities.

Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities. Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities.

Conclusions

Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities. Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities.

Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities. Central Asia harbours an exceptionally rich and distinctive flora, shaped by a long history of geological and climatic change. The region spans deserts, steppes, wetlands and the great mountain systems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay, each supporting characteristic plant communities. Field surveys were conducted across multiple populations during consecutive flowering seasons. Voucher specimens were collected, pressed and deposited in the herbarium of the Institute of Botany. Quantitative and qualitative characters were recorded and analysed using standard multivariate methods. Results are discussed in the context of regional phytogeography and conservation priorities.

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