Title :
Geographic distribution and floristic characteristics of threatened plants in the Changbai Mountain
Author :
Yue, Zhang ; Lanzhu, Ji ; Zhen, Wang
Author_Institution :
Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China
Abstract :
Twenty-six threatened species listed in the China Plant Red Data Book were found in the Changbai Mountain. These species were acquired and analyzed on the area type of species and floristic Characteristics. Major results are as follows: distribution of these species mostly belongs to the temperate zone property and is mainly composed of north temperate nature; and threatened plants were distributed among a wider vertical range with stronger adaptation. Above circumstances are quite benefit to rescue and protect these plants and conservation strategies are suggested.
Keywords :
Changbai Mountain; flora; hotspots; rare and endangered plants; vertical distribution;
Conference_Titel :
World Automation Congress (WAC), 2012
Conference_Location :
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-4497-5