Contribution to the knowledge on the flora of Mt Golesh, central Kosovo

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a detailed floristic study conducted during three consecutive years (2015)(2016)(2017) in the central part of Kosovo, in the mountain of Golesh. The studied mountainous area is unique by reason of its ecosystems and has a high degree of diversity of regional flora. Because of its specific harsh environment the area as a whole contains a considerable amount of endemic and rare plant taxa. Therefore, the flora of different habitats of the area has been properly investigated and must be adequately protected. All recorded taxa in this study correspond to the collected voucher specimens. Conservation statuses for endangered taxa were also proposed based on the relevant literature data. As a result of the research, 62 families, 199 genera, and 295 taxa (species and infraspecific taxa) of vascular plants were recorded, including eight endemic plant taxa and, in total, twelve endangered plant taxa. Growing on Mt Golesh are one critically endangered (Klasea radiata), three endangered (Narcissus poeticus subsp. radiiflorus, Haplophyllum boisserianum and Daphne cneorum), two vulnerable (Centaurea albertii and Galatella albanica), two near threatened (Paramoltkia doerfleri and Potentilla visianii) and four least concern plant taxa (Halacsya sendtneri, Linum flavum, Forsythia europaea and Polygala doerfleri), indicating that this area has a high conservation value and the necessity for research. Rad predstavlja rezultate detaljnog florističkog istraživanja provedenog tijekom tri uzastopne godine (2015-2017) na planini Golesh u središnjem dijelu Kosova. Proučavano planinsko područje je jedinstveno zbog svog ekosustava i i posjeduje veliki stupanj raznolikosti regionalne flore. Zbog oštrih uvjeta okoliša na tom području raste značajan broj endemskih i rijetkih vrsta. Stoga je flora različitih staništa tog područja dobro istražena i mora biti adekvatno zaštićena. Sve zabilježene svojte ovog rada imaju i dokaz u prikupljenim primjercima. Za sve ugrožene svojte na temelju relevantnih literaturnih podataka predlaže se zaštita. Kao rezultat istraživanja zabilježene su 62 porodice, 199 rodova i 295 svojti (vrste i podvrste) vaskularnih biljaka, uključujući osam endemskih i 12 ugroženih svojti. Na planini Golesh raste jedna kritično ugrožena (Klasea radiata), tri ugrožene (Narcissus poeticus subsp. radiiflorus, Haplophyllum boisserianum i Daphne cneorum), dvije osjetljive (Centaurea albertii i Galatella albanica), tdvije skoro ugrožene (Paramoltkia doerfleri i Potentilla visianii) i četiri najmanje zabrinjavajuće svojte (Halacsya sendtneri, Linum flavum, Forsythia europaea i Polygala doerfleri), što pokazuje vrijednost zaštite ovog područja i potrebu njegovog istraživanja.

Grassland flora of ultramafic areas in Northern Pindus (Greece)

“…In comparison with the results of similar studies of ultramafic areas in Greece, in the Balkans and in Italy, a similar proportion of hemicryptophytes and therophytes was observed (Asenov & Pavlova, 2009; Babalonas, 1984a, 1984c, 1989; Chiarucci & De Dominicis, 2001; Constantinidis, 2004; Krasniqi & Berisha, 2023; Pavlova, 2010, 2012; Pavlova et al, 2003; Prodanović et al, 2020; Selvi, 2007; Tzonev et al, 2013). Furthermore, the significant representation of therophytes seems to be a typical characteristic of ultramafic flora, in addition to the stressful climatic conditions of the area (Brooks, 1987; Krasniqi & Berisha, 2023; Prodanović et al, 2020).…”

“…A similar floristic composition was documented by Tzonev et al (2013) for S Bulgaria at elevations similar to those of sA1. Compared to the results of similar studies in ultramafic areas in Kosovo, it appears that European, Eurasian and Balkan taxa dominate in western and central Kosovo whereas in northern Kosovo the ultramafic flora is dominated by Holarctic, Mediterranean and Pontic floristic elements (Krasniqi & Berisha, 2023; Prodanović et al, 2020).…”

Heavy metals tolerance on seed germination and growth of serpentine plant species Alyssum murale L.

“…This serpentine massif is predominantly built up of ultramafic rocks, situated 15 km southwest of the capital city of Kosovo, Prishtina. This composition of soil with the presence of heavy metals supports a high number of plant taxa and a variety of serpentine endemism (Krasniqi et al 2019). A. murale is a Ni-hyperaccumulator species growing in serpentine soil with high concentrations of Ni, Cr and Co (Bani et al 2013;Bani et al 2010;Bani et al 2007).…”

Contributions to the flora of Beyağaç (Denizli)

“…Abbreviations of studies: Studies: 1: Flora of Beyağaç (Denizli) (Results of this study), 2: Flora of Mt Aydoğdu (Denizli/Turkey) [22], 3: Babadağ (Denizli)'ın Flora ve Vejetasyonu [17], 4: Bencik Dağı (Yatağan-Muğla) Florası [23], 5: Flora of Boncuk Mountains (Burdur-Muğla, Turkey) [21], 6: Denizli Acıpayam Bozdağ'ın Flora ve Vejetasyonu [24], 7: Flora of Çökelez Mountain (Denizli-Turkey) and its environs [25], 8: Honaz Dağı'nın Bitkileri I (The Flora of Honaz Dağı I) [18], Honaz Dağı'nın Bitkileri II (The Flora of Honaz Dağı II) [19], A Supplementary List to the Flora of Honaz Dağı [20], 9: Flora of Kurukümes Mountain (Milas-Muğla/Turkey) [26], 10: Sandras Dağı'nın (Muğla) Bitkisel Örtüsü ve Bazı Endemik Türleri Üzerinde Palinolojik, Sitolojik Araştırmalar [27], 11: Yılanlı Dağı (Muğla)'nın Florası [28], *Number not specified in the study.…”

“…The flora of Beyağaç (Denizli) is in seventh order with 10.7%. Aydoğdu Mountain (Denizli) [22] with 9.7%, Bencik Mountain (Muğla) [23] with 9.0%, Kurukümes Mountain (Muğla) [26] with 8.4% and Çökelez Mountain (Denizli) [25] with 5.6% are in eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh order, respectively. The first three flora containing the largest number of endemic taxa; Boncuk Mountains (Burdur-Muğla) with 180 endemic taxa, Babadağ (Denizli) with 164 endemic taxa and Honaz Mountain (Denizli) with 135 endemic taxa.…”