Estimate of the Current Condition of Populations of the <i>Lagochilus olgae</i> R.KAM. (Lamiaceae Lindl.) in Uzbekistan

Abstract

Intense human pressure and global warming have caused habitat destruction in these areas and increased the number of endangered species. These species are endemic to the Nuratau ridge and are under high human pressure. We found four populations of both species in the Nuratau ridge. For each population we measured plant density and determined population maturity and ontogenetic spectrum. We also described the plant community where each population grew. At all sites population density was low, with most populations being classified as mature with centred ontogenetic structure.