A new natural locality of Inula spiraeifolia (Asteraceae) in Southwest Bulgaria
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[1] Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry
Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry
Bulgaria
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[2] University of Forestry
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- Localización: Phytologia Balcanica: International Journal of Balkan Flora and Vegetation, ISSN 1310-7771, Vol. 26, Nº. 1, 2020, págs. 87-90
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
A new locality of the rare and endangered species Inula spiraeifolia L. (Asteraceae) is reported, which confirms the species occurrence in Bulgaria. The locality is situated in the Valley of River Struma, about 6 km northwards from Kresna, at 210–230 m a.s.l. The species occurs in a shrubland habitat and is represented by 30–40 individuals dispersed unevenly across a relatively small area of 0.1 ha. The habitat is dominated by small trees and shrubs and has a relatively rich species composition, with predominance of sub-Mediterranean floristic elements. A concise description of the locality is presented and the need in conservation activities is discussed, including in situ measures consisting of monitoring, and ex situ measures comprising storage of seeds in a gene bank and establishment of at least one ex situ collection within the framework of a research project.
