Study on flora and vegetation of the Shkumbin valley

• Author: Erjona Selko - Rodeta Pllumi
• Position: University 'Aleksandër Xhuvani ', Faculty of Natyral Sciences, Departament of Biology
• Pages: 194-199

194

Vol. 3 No. 3

January, 2018

Balkan Journal of Interdisciplinary Research

IIPCCL Publishing, Graz-Austria

ISSN 2410-759X

Acces online at www.iipccl.org

Study on ora and vegetation of the Shkumbin valley

Msc. Erjona Selko

Msc. Rodeta Pllumi

University “Aleksandër Xhuvani ”, Faculty of Natyral Sciences, Departament of Biology

Abstract

Shkumbini valley is noted for a high diversity of ecosystems and habitats, rugged geographical

position and variable climate. This study provides data on ora and vegetation.

Objective of this study is the ora and vegetation of natural environments in the upper and

middle valley of Shkumbin for Elbasan which includes three vegetations areas: (i) Forests and

Mediterranean scrub area, (ii) The Oak area and (iii) The Beech area

The survey aimed to: Identify key areas of plant species and develop oristic list based on

several key environmental data. Further on it aimed at environmental assessment of the

condition of vegetation, its impact on the natural concrete situation by separating the rare

plants practical and scientic value.

For conducting this study we used physiognomic and oristic method. The study carried

out by a working methodically divided into three phases: (a) Preparatory phase (preparatory

work), (b) Filed phase of work (data collection outdoor) and (c) Phase of work in the laboratory

(data processing in the laboratory or cabinet).As characteristic species for Shkumbin Valley

can mention (Pinguicula hirtiora) found in tap Myari and (Forsythia europea) which is a

paleoendemic plant. We recorded that the most of the vegetation of these zones is dominated

by Hemicryptophyte and Phanerophyte. Further on the most commons forms are those of

Phanerophyte, Hemicryptophyte and Therophyte. The area is dominated by Mediterranean

species, Paleotemporal, Eurasian Euro-Mediterranean. The most widespread families are

Compositae, Rosaceae, Lamiaceae. It is also distinguished for a considerable number of

medical plant species.

Keywords: oristic list, environment, collection, medical plant, Shkumbini, Elbasan.

1. Introduction

The wildlife in nature is presented in dierent forms of plants and animals’ organisms.

Each of these forms is distinguished by its features and plays an important role in

our planet. The plants are not just a natural element, they represent ecosystems of

economic and ecological importance. According to some authors today there are

about 500,000 species of plants. Xhulaj et al (2006);. This variety is created as a result

of dierent conditions of the environment that exists today in nature, as well as their

constant change that has been taking place from the past till nowadays. Forests,

pastures and meadows are in themselves extraordinary wealth that fosters economic

development. The importance of plants in the chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic

industries is invaluable.

The study of the plants’ biodiversity for the valley of Shkumbini has both scientic

and practical signicances. Mersinllari (2001).

The valley of Shkumbini is distinguished for a high diversity of ecosystems and

habitats. Thanks to its geographical position, the broken relief and continuous