PJB-2020-449
Morphology and ecology of Anchusa limbata (Boraginaceae) – native to Antalya (Turkey)
Ilker Cinbilgel
Abstract
In this study, morphological and ecological characteristics of Anchusa limbata Boiss. & Heldr., a rare species endemic to Antalya, have been investigated. The morphological features of the species were examined in detail; measurements were made with a digital caliper, ruler, light microscope, stereomicroscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Detailed description has been given by specifying the minimum and maximum ranges, and morphological notes have been provided. Ecological data were obtained from field and laboratory studies. In the field studies, the species growing with A. limbata were recorded and the locality characteristics, slope and aspect ranges were also noted with a clinometer and a lensatic compass, and numerical data about the population status of the species in the areas of its occurrence were recorded as ranges and threatening factors were identified by making counts in 15 sample areas. The relationship between the distribution of the species and soil properties was examined. A. limbata grows in chalky soils of the redpine forest and travertine slopes. Populations of this species are found between 24° and 355° exposures (commonly ENE), between 0° and 45° inclinations. Another feature is some indicator species that indicate the presence (presence/absence) of the species in the fields such as Pinus brutia, Verbascum leptocladum, Thymelaea tartonraira, Alkanna pinardi etc. are indicators of A. limbata’s presence. In contrast to the literature, both biennial and perennial individuals of the species have been recorded. The threatening factors for the species are urbanization, climatic changes, tourism activities, field and road opening, landscape arrangement. The current research has shown that A. limbata must be protected together with its natural habitat using various in situ conservation strategies
To Cite this article:
Cinbilgel, I. 2022. Morphology and ecology of Anchusa limbata (Boraginaceae) – native to Antalya (Turkey). Pak. J. Bot., 54(4): DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30848/PJB2022-4(6)
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