Flora of the city of Podgorica, Montenegro: Chorologic structure and comparison with the floras of Rome, Patras, and Salonika

• Main Authors: Stešević Danijela, Jovanović S., Šćepanović S.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad 2009-01-01
• Series: Archives of Biological Sciences
• Subjects: urban flora; chorologic structure; Podgorica; Rome; Patras; Salonika; Montenegro
• Online Access: http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-4664/2009/0354-46640902307S.pdf

Research on the geographical structure of the flora of Podgorica revealed that 85.9% of the species are native, while 14.1% are non-native. This ratio is typical of Mediterranean settlements, where even the most urbanized region reflects the overall character of the surrounding flora. In terms of chorologic groups, the three largest are: eury-Mediterranean (18.2%), cosmopolitan (12.6%), and steno-Mediterranean (8.3%). The percentage of endemic and subendemic plants is also significant (6.8%). Within the group of aliens, species of Asian origin prevail. Comparative analysis of the chorologic spectra of Podgorica, Rome, Patras, and Salonika revealed some similarities.