The Floristic Biodiversity of the Vlora Bay

Vlora is a seaside, rugged and varied region that has influenced the flora diversity of this area. The forests, meadows and pastures of Vlora offer favorable environmental conditions for plant growth. The object of this study is the flora and vegetation of the Vlora bay, which includes the following areas: (i) Mediterranean forest and grits area, (ii) Sandstone and dune area and (iii) The coastal and mountainous rocky area. The more specific objectives of our study are: Identification of the general flora and make a florist list, Identification of floristic biodiversity of the area as well as the segregation of rare species of practical and scientific importance, Compilation of different spectrum (systematic, biological, floristic) of plant species for study areas. For the study we used the physiognomic and floristic methods. During the study we have worked according to a methodology divided into three phases: a) Preparatory phase (preparatory work), b) Field work phase (collected material in nature) and c) Laboratory stage (data processing in laboratory or cabinet). Characteristic of the Vlora area are persnece of Black pine (Pinus nigra), which is found in Llogara, also known for two endemic species: Hypericum haplopylloides, Leucojum valentinum subsp. vlorensis. Based on the study we noticed that the most widespread biological forms are Hemycryptophyte, Phanerophyte and Therophyte. The most widespread floristic element is the Euro-mediterranean, Steno-mediterranean and Balkans. The most widespread families are Lamiaceae, Asteracea and Fabaceae. Based on the findings the survey has scientific, economic and curative values.

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