Murad Mohammed Kanji^(1)* and Mohammed Saeed Bn Qadim⁽¹⁾

(1). Department of Science, Faculty of Education – Hadhramout University – Al Mukalla – Yemen

(*Corresponding author: Murad Mohammed Kanji, Email: m.kanji@hu.edu.ye, Tel: 00967774419224)

Received:18/02/2024          Accepted: 25/06/2025

Abstract: 

The study was carried out for the area on both sides of Aqba Shetna Road from Al-Rehab area in Wadi Doan to the Bakhmis Niqab on the Hadramout Plateau, for the purpose of identifying the vegetation diversity of that area. Field survey showed differences in vegetation as the altitude increased to the top of the plateau. Thirty-one plant species belonging to 27 genera and 18 families were identified and counted. All the identified species were wild-growing plants, except for one wild/cultivated plant species, which is Zizphus spina – Christii. The number of plants that appear in the form of trees reached 8 plant species, while 12 plant species appeared in the form of bushes, while herbs accounted for 11 plant species.

Keywords: Aqba Shetna, wild plants, cultivated plants, trees, shrubs, herbs.

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