Taxonomic structure and ecological analysis of plant cover of the alpine-subalpine landscapes of the Karabakh natural subregion (Lesser Caucasus). E.F. Yusifov.
Research article: Taxonomic structure and ecological analysis of plant cover of the alpine-subalpine landscapes of the Karabakh natural subregion (Lesser Caucasus).
Author (s) E.F. Yusifov.
Journal of Life Sciences & Biomedicine, vol. 3(76), No 2, p. 41-48 (2021)
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.29228/jlsb.19
Institute of Dendrology, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, 89 S.Yesenin, Baku AZ 1044, Azerbaijan
For correspondence: yusifov_e@yahoo.com
Received: September 29, 2021; Received in revised form: October 18, 2021; Accepted: October 21, 2021
The orographic elements, vegetation cover of the alpine-subalpine zone, its taxonomic structure, and endemism of the Karabakh natural subregion were investigated. A total of 608 plant species (14% of Azerbaijan flora) belonging to 65 families and 253 genera are identified in the region. Of them, 353 species are wide areal plants, 255 are endemic species with different distribution statuses. Asteraceae (79), Poaceae (41), Lamiaceae (32), Fabaceae (31), Rosaceae (30), Caryophyllaceae (28), Ranunculaceae (23), Brassicaceae (21), Apiaceae (25) found in the region are dominant families. The 18 genera found in the area are sensitive and are represented by only one species in the flora of the region. Asteraceae (67), Fabaceae (18), Apiaceae (18), Caryophyllaceae (17), Lamiaceae (14), Ranunculaceae (14), Brassicaceae (21) are dominant endemic families. Among the endemic species, 13 are local endemic species native to Transcaucasus.
Keywords: Karabakh natural subregion, biodiversity, alpine-subalpine landscapes, endemism, sensitive species
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