A recent find of Ophrys insectifera (Orchidaceae) in Ukraine –
will it survive another 100 years?

J 2021

A recent find of Ophrys insectifera (Orchidaceae) in Ukraine – will it survive another 100 years?

ROLEČEK, Jan

Basic information

Original name

A recent find of Ophrys insectifera (Orchidaceae) in Ukraine – will it survive another 100 years?

Authors

ROLEČEK, Jan

Edition

Ukrainian botanical journal, Kyiv, Instytut botaniky NAN Ukrajiny, 2021, 0372-4123

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Article in a journal

Field of Study

10611 Plant sciences, botany

Country of publisher

Ukraine

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

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URL

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14310/21:00119353

Organization unit

Faculty of Science

DOI

https://doi.org/10.15407/ukrbotj78.04.297

EID Scopus

2-s2.0-85170699229

Keywords in English

controlled burning; endangered species; habitat management; Opillia; plant distribution; succession; threats

Abstract

In the original language

Here I report the first find of Ophrys insectifera in Ukraine since 1920. A single individual was found at its last recorded site, Chortova Hora near Rohatyn (Ivano-Frankivsk Region). The species occurs in a steppe meadow habitat situated in the lower part of a steep northern slope. Local vegetation may be classified to a broadly circumscribed association Brachypodio pinnati-Molinietum arundinaceae from the alliance Cirsio-Brachypodion pinnati (class Festuco-Brometea). I discuss possible causes of the long-term neglect of O. insectifera at the site, its habitat conditions and suitable conservation management. To ensure the continued occurrence of this poor competitor and other rare species, it is necessary to prevent accumulation of litter and successional changes of the grassland. Mowing, low-intensity grazing, controlled early spring burning or their combination may be suitable ways to achieve this.

Links

GA20-09895S, research and development project

Name: Biodiverzita, historie disturbancí a půdní paměť: testování holocenní kontinuity druhově bohatých lesostepních ekosystémů

Investor: Czech Science Foundation

Cite

ROLEČEK, Jan. A recent find of Ophrys insectifera (Orchidaceae) in Ukraine – will it survive another 100 years? Ukrainian botanical journal. Kyiv: Instytut botaniky NAN Ukrajiny, 2021, vol. 78, No 4, p. 297-302. ISSN 0372-4123. Available from: https://doi.org/10.15407/ukrbotj78.04.297.

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ROLEČEK, Jan. A recent find of Ophrys insectifera (Orchidaceae) in Ukraine – will it survive another 100 years? \textit{Ukrainian botanical journal}. Kyiv: Instytut botaniky NAN Ukrajiny, 2021, vol.~78, No~4, p.~297-302. ISSN~0372-4123. Available from: https://doi.org/10.15407/ukrbotj78.04.297.

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