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Juniperus Macropoda
''Juniperus seravschanica'' is a species of juniper. Common names include Pashtun juniper ( ''ōbəx̌ta'', " specieswhich sucks water"; Pashto: پښتني صنوبر). It ranges from southernmost Kazakhstan through Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, eastern Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, to northern and eastern Afghanistan, northern Pakistan, and Kashmir. Outlying populations are found in the mountains of southeastern Iran – near Kuhbanan, Rabor, and on Kuh-e Khabr in the Hazaran range – and the Hajar Mountains of Oman."Juniperus seravschanica". ''Plants of the World Online''. Accessed 5 December 2020/ref>Adams, R.P., Al-Farsi, A. & Schwarzbach, A.E. (2014). Confirmation of the southern-most population of Juniperus seravschanica in Oman by DNA sequencing of nrDNA and four cpDNA regions Phytologia 96: 218-224. ''Juniperus seravschanica'' is sometimes classified as a subspecies of '' Juniperus polycarpos, J. polycarpos'' or '' J. excelsa''. Distribution ''Juniperus seravschanica'' occ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov
Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (; – 5 December 1945) was a Russian and Soviet botanist. Biography Komarov was born in 1869. He was a graduate of Saint Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg University where he received a degree in botany in 1894. From 1895 until 1899 he was co-editor of the exsiccata ''Fungi Rossiae exsiccati''. He worked as a professor at the university in the period 1898–1934. From the memories N.Poppe: ''One day in spring 1937 my aide Kazakevich and I received an order to prepare ourselves for a journey to Mongolia from the president of the Academy of Sciences, V. L. Komarov, a famous botanist and head of the Mongolian Commission. The Mongolian government, through the Foreign Service, had asked the academy to send scholars to conduct field work. Neither of us was enthusiastic about the journey, foreseeing nothing but trouble, but after an interview with Komarov we accepted this assignment with great reluctance. Several weeks later we were summone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maple
''Acer'' is a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as maples. The genus is placed in the soapberry family Sapindaceae.Stevens, P. F. (2001 onwards). Angiosperm Phylogeny Website. Version 9, June 2008 nd more or less continuously updated since http://www.mobot.org/MOBOT/research/APweb/. There are approximately 132 species, most of which are native to Asia, with a number also appearing in Europe, northern Africa, and North America. Only one species, '' Acer laurinum'', extends to the Southern Hemisphere.Gibbs, D. & Chen, Y. (2009The Red List of Maples Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) The type species of the genus is the sycamore maple ''Acer pseudoplatanus'', one of the most common maple species in Europe.van Gelderen, C. J. & van Gelderen, D. M. (1999). '' Maples for Gardens: A Color Encyclopedia'' Most maples usually have easily identifiable palmate leaves (with a few exceptions, such as '' Acer carpinifolium'', '' Acer laurinum'', and '' Acer negundo'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harboi
Harboi ( Balochi and Brahvi: ہڑبوئ) is a mountain range located in the Kalat District of Balochistan, Pakistan. It is located at 29°3'0N 66°43'0 E and is 9,000 feet high, and unlike most of the mountains in the area, which are black and barren, the Harboi contains juniper Junipers are coniferous trees and shrubs in the genus ''Juniperus'' ( ) of the cypress family Cupressaceae. Depending on the taxonomy, between 50 and 67 species of junipers are widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere as far south ... trees and picturesque scenery. The erstwhile Sarawan Country is now part of Kalat The local people living in these areas are not provided with the basic necessities of life. So, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quetta
Quetta is the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Balochistan. It is the ninth largest city in Pakistan, with an estimated population of over 1.6 million in 2024. It is situated in the south-west of the country, lying in a valley surrounded by mountains on all sides. Quetta is at an average elevation of above sea level, making it Pakistan's highest altitude major city. The city is known as the ''"Fruit Garden of Pakistan,"'' due to the numerous fruit orchards in and around it and the large variety of fresh and dried fruits produced there. Located in northern Balochistan near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and the road across to Kandahar, Quetta is a trade and communication centre between the two countries. The city is near the Bolan Pass, which was on a major gateway from Central Asia to South Asia. Etymology The name ''Quetta'' is a variation of the Pashto word ''Kwatkōṭ'', or ''kōta'' meaning "fortress". Quetta was formerly known as Shalkot ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zarghun Ghar
Zarghun Ghar (, lit. "Green Mountain"), or Zarghoon Mountains, is a mountain range located in the east of Quetta District, in Balochistan Province of western Pakistan. The range, which is part of the Sulaiman Range, contains the tallest mountain peak in Balochistan. The range is home to a broad swathe of flora and fauna. Peaks The Zarghun Ghar range's highest peak is Loy saar Naikan, at 3,578 meters (11738. ft), which is also considered the highest mountain peak in Balochistan, while the second highest peak is Kuchnai Saar, at 3,404 meters (11,170. ft).http://www.caab.20m.com , Chiltan Adventurers Association Balochistan Flora The base of the Zarghoon Ghar up to the city of Ziarat is densely covered by Pashtun juniper (''Juniperus seravschanica'') trees, a forest of about 200,000 acres (810 km2). The Pashtun Juniper forest in the adjacent Ziarat District covers an area of about 247,000 acres (1,000 km2). See also * Sulaiman Mountains * List of mountains in P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalat District
Kalat District ( Brahui and ) is a district located in Kalat Division of Balochistan, Pakistan. Kalat was made a separate district on February 3, 1954. At that time Khuzdar and Mastung districts were sub-divisions of Kalat (which then also included Kachi, Jhal Magsi and Naseerabad (Dera Murad Jamali); these were separated in 1965 as Kachhi District). Khuzdar became a separate district by notification of 1 March 1974, while Mastung was announced as a separate district on 18 February 1992. The district draws its name from the ancient city of Kalat. The old name of the district headquarters was Kahan. The current district consists of two sub-divisions, i.e. Kalat and Manguchar, four tehsils: Kalat, Mangochar, Johan, and Gazgz, 81 Patwar circles and 614 mauza (villages). The climate is arid, hot in summer and cold in winter, with most rainfall occurring in the winter. The terrain is mountainous with several valleys and one main river. The Khan of Kalat is a ceremonial title ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ziarat District
Ziarat () is a district in the north of Balochistan province of Pakistan. Ziarat town (situated at an altitude of about 2,400 meters) is the headquarters of the district, the sub-division, and also of the tehsil. The highest peak of Khalifat Hills, at an altitude of , is located in Ziarat district. Administration Ziarat District was established in July 1986, previously being part of Sibi District. The district, with a population of 52,855, is subdivided into two tehsils, ''Ziarat'' and '' Sanjawi.'' The latter is comparatively more densely populated, with a population of 32,456, while Ziarat tehsil has a population of 18,000. The district contains a total of ten Union Councils. Demographics Population As of the 2023 census, Ziarat district has 22,894 households and a population of 189,535. The district has a sex ratio of 103.02 males to 100 females and a literacy rate of 43.37%: 53.06% for males and 33.49% for females. 78,905 (41.63% of the surveyed population) are under 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balochistan (Pakistan)
Balochistan (; ; , ) is a Administrative units of Pakistan, province of Pakistan. Located in the Geography of Pakistan, southwestern region of the country, Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan by land area but is the Demographics of Pakistan, least populated one. It is bordered by the Pakistani provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the north-east, Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab to the east and Sindh to the south-east; shares international borders with Pakistan-Iran border, Iran to the west and Durand line, Afghanistan to the north; and is bound by the Arabian Sea to the south. Balochistan is an extensive plateau of rough terrain divided into basins by ranges of sufficient heights and ruggedness. It has a large deep sea port, Gwadar Port, the Port of Gwadar lying in the Arabian Sea. Although it makes up about 44% of the land area of Pakistan, only 5% of it is arable and it is noted for an extremely dry desert climate. Despite this, agriculture and livestock make up about 47% of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the Islam by country#Countries, second-largest Muslim population as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is List of cities in Pakistan by population, its largest city and financial centre. Pakistan is the List of countries and dependencies by area, 33rd-largest country by area. Bounded by the Arabian Sea on the south, the Gulf of Oman on the southwest, and the Sir Creek on the southeast, it shares land borders with India to the east; Afghanistan to the west; Iran to the southwest; and China to the northeast. It shares a maritime border with Oman in the Gulf of Oman, and is separated from Tajikistan in the northwest by Afghanistan's narrow Wakhan Corridor. Pakistan is the site of History of Pakistan, several ancient cultures, including the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baluchistan Xeric Woodlands
The Baluchistan xeric woodlands ecoregion (WWF ID: PA1307) covers the middle elevations of a series of mountain ranges of western Pakistan and northeastern Afghanistan, reaching from the Arabian Sea in the south to the Hindu Kush Mountains and the Himalayas in the north. The characteristic vegetation is xeric (dry) woodlands of shrubs and herbaceous cover. The region has rich biodiversity but relatively few endemic species. Location and description In the south, the ecoregion rises from the coastal ranges into the Makran Range and Kirthar Mountains. It proceeds north through the arid desert of Pakistan's Balochistan Province along the western border of Pakistan, including the Zarghun Ghar Range, Sulaiman Range and Spīn Ghar Mountains into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. Eventually it reaches the base of the Hindu Kush and Himalayas. These mountain ranges are periodically cut by passes and valleys, including the Bolan Pass near Quetta and the Khyber Pass above the Valley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xeric
Deserts and xeric shrublands are a biome defined by the World Wide Fund for Nature. Deserts and xeric (Ancient Greek 'dry') shrublands form the largest terrestrial biome, covering 19% of Earth's land surface area. Ecoregions in this habitat type vary greatly in the amount of annual rainfall they receive, usually less than annually except in the margins. Generally evaporation exceeds rainfall in these ecoregions. Temperature variability is also diverse in these lands. Many deserts, such as the Sahara, are hot year-round, but others, such as East Asia's Gobi Desert, become quite cold during the winter. Temperature extremes are a characteristic of most deserts. High daytime temperatures give way to cold nights because there is no insulation provided by humidity and cloud cover. The diversity of climatic conditions, though quite harsh, supports a rich array of habitats. Many of these habitats are ephemeral in nature, reflecting the paucity and seasonality of available water. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Afghan Montane Conifer Forests
The East Afghan montane conifer forests ecoregion (World Wide Fund for Nature, WWF ID: PA0506) covers a series of unconnected Temperate coniferous forest, conifer forests along Durand Line, the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, at elevations of to above sea level. The ecoregion supports the near-threatened Markhor ''(Capra falconeri, Capra falconeri chiltanensis)'', known as the Screw-horned goat, the national animal of Pakistan. The forests of the ecoregion have been heavily Thinning, thinned for timber. Location and description The northernmost sector is the smallest, lying on the southern edge of the Hindu Kush mountains, in Nuristan Province about 60 km north of Jalalabad. This subregion is bounded on the north and south by the Hindu Kush alpine meadow ecoregion, and on the west and east by the drier Baluchistan xeric woodlands. The middle sector is centered in Paktia Province, south of Kabul. It covers the mountains east of the Gardez valley. The southern sect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
