Ecological Insight, Anatomical Features, and Fiber Characterization of Leptadenia pyrotechnica (Forrsk.) Decne. as a Promising Resource

Wild plants are considered promising natural eco-friendly resources for fibers. Leptadenia pyrotechnica is a xerophytic shrub that flourishes in sandy desert habitat with high biomass production; therefore, it could be potential resource The present study aimed to investigate the vegetation composition of L. communities and their correlation soil variables. Additionally, this evaluate anatomical features stem as well fiber characteristics, including chemical, biometry, morphological, optical properties. analysis showed presence 60 species belonging 22 families, prevalence therophytes. Four were determined, dominated by co-dominance shrubs Haloxylon salicornicum, Ochradenus baccatus, Retama raetam. organic matter, salinity, texture, cations parameters substantially affect community. investigation structural (anatomical) adaptation arid habitats. Chemical raw plant material revealed satisfactory levels cellulose hemicellulose (48.61% 18.59%), while lignin ash contents relatively low, compared hardwoods softwoods. characterization fibesr length was 0.72 mm, width cell wall thickness 20.46 6.48 μm, respectively. properties birefringence 0.028, indicating good refractive index. These characteristics used production good-quality paper. A further feasibility recommended evaluation fibers, papermaking at large scale.