A new finding of a uniquely large population of Anacamptis morio (Orchidaceae) on the Left-Bank Ukraine

• Published in: Biodiversity research and conservation Vol. 55; no. 1; pp. 15 - 24
• Main Authors: Shevchyk, Vasyl L., Solomakha, Igor V., Shevchyk, Oksana V., Dvirna, Tetyana S., Solomakha, Volodymyr A., Shevchyk, Taras V., Fitsailo, Tetyana V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Poznan Sciendo 01.09.2019; De Gruyter Poland
• Subjects: Age composition; age structure; Anacamptis morio; biodiversity protection; Biotopes; conservation areas; ecological scales; Eutrophication; Floodplains; forests; Local population; Meadows; Nature reserves; new location; orchid; Orchidaceae; Population; Ukraine; vulnerable species; Ukraine
• ISSN: 2080-945X; 1897-2810; 2080-945X
• DOI: 10.2478/biorc-2019-0012

The paper presents the results of the research of local population of (L.) R. M. Bateman on the territory of the Left-Bank Ukraine. The size of this population was estimated at about 250-300 thousand individuals. The average density of individuals per 1 m is 12, while in terms of age structure, dominate individuals in the generative stage (70-75%). inhabits fresh, forest-meadow biotopes. Its populations are found in fresh eutrophic and moist mesotrophic meadows and in coastal floodplain forests. This species is a part of vegetation of the and classes. Considering the characteristics of the investigated population and its habitat we assert that the studied territory is unique, valuable and perspective for the creation of a nature reserve.