ADDITIONS TO THE PHYTOSOCIOLOGICAL COMPOSITION OF EPILOBION ANGUSTIFOLII OBERD. 1957 IN MT. LUBOTEN, SHARRI MTS.
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https://doi.org/10.20903/masa/nmbsci.2023.44.28Keywords:
synanthropic vegetation, nitrophilous fringe vegetation, KosovoAbstract
This study provides a detailed phytosociological analysis of the Telekietum speciosae Tregubov 1941 association, a pioneer plant community found on Mt. Luboten in the Sharri Mountains, Kosovo. Using 18 original relevés and comparisons with existing data from Austria, this research examines the composition, syntaxonomy, and chorology of the community. The analysis reveals significant differences in the floristic composition and ecological conditions between the Mt. Luboten relevés and those from the Austrian Alps, highlighting the impact of geographical isolation and local environmental factors. The Telekietum speciosae community on Mt. Luboten is predominantly composed of hemicryptophytes, indicating its adaptation to cold-temperate climates with marked seasonal changes. The chorological spectrum is dominated by Euro-Asiatic and Circumboreal species, reflecting the biogeographical history and environmental conditions of the region. This study emphasizes the ecological significance of Telekietum speciosae in forest succession and underlines the need for a comprehensive database of relevés to support comparative studies across Europe. Such research is crucial for understanding the evolutionary processes shaping pioneer plant communities and for guiding conservation strategies aimed at preserving biodiversity in mountain ecosystems.
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