Investigation of some habitat and phenology characteristics of Echinophora cinerea in rangelands of Kohgiluyeh va Boyerahmad province

Echinophora cinerea is from Apiaceae family. This plant has anti-cancer, anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties. TheEchinophora cinerea is from Apiaceae family. This plant has anti-cancer, anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties. The aim of this study is to investigate of the some ecological and phenology characteristics of E. cinerea in rangelands of Kohgiluyeh va Boyerahmad province. To conduct research, three habitats were selected and 2 transects were established in each habitat, 30 quadrats 2*2 meters were established along the transects. Canopy cover percentage, density of E. cinerea and species associated were harvested. Soil samples were taken to determine the soil parameters including organic carbon, soil organic matter, phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, pH, EC and soil texture. The results showed that E. cinerea grows in soils with texture of loam, sandy loam and silt loam, northern slopes with 15-30%, and acidity 7.2 to 8.8, electrical conductivity 0.4 ds /m to 0.85 ds/m. The canopy cover of E. cinerea in the Shabliz, Koukhodan and Delibajak Sepidar areas are: 33.4, 28.5 and 25.5%, respectively. The average density of E. cinerea is: 6500, 6100 and 5800 per hectare, respectively. The results showed that there is not a significant difference between the average soil properties of three habitats except phosphorus at 95% probability level. The results showed that depending on the climatic conditions of the region, E. cinerea plant began its growth stage from the in early March with increasing temperature and continued until mid-March. The vegetative stage continues from mid-March to early June. The flowering stage lasts from early June to the beginning of July. The seed stage is from the beginning of July to the end of July. The seeding stage lasts from early July until the middle of July. The results of the present study can be used as a scientific guide for the cultivation of valuable medicinal plant of E. cinerea in the field of improvement and restoration of rangelands in the study area.