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https://doi.org/10.20302/NC.2025.34.7

Phytosociological study of the southeasternmost islets in Croatia (Southern Adriatic, NE Mediterranean)

Nenad Jasprica ; University of Dubrovnik, Institute for Marine and Coastal Research, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Katija Dolina ; University of Dubrovnik, Institute for Marine and Coastal Research, Dubrovnik, Croatia *

* Dopisni autor.

Sažetak

This paper presents the results of a phytosociological study of the two southeasternmost islets in Croatia, Veliki Školj (0.16 km²) and Supetrić (0.88 ha), near the village and port of Molunat (Dubrovnik region). Drawing on 20 phytosociological relevés collected in 2023 and 2024 using the Braun-Blanquet approach, the study identified four plant associations (Myrto communis-Pistacietum lentisci, Myrto communis-Quercetum ilicis, Limonietum anfracti, and Posidonietum oceanicae), one subassociation (Centaureetum ragusinae limonietosum anfracti), and three communities (Euphorbia dendroides-Quercus ilex, Dactylis glomerata subsp. hispanica, and Cynodon dactylon), spanning six vegetation classes. The stands of the Myrto-Quercetum ilicis association covers more than 95% of Veliki Školj’s area. Importantly, the islet is at the southeasternmost line of the distribution range of Centaurea ragusina. Intensive goat grazing has significantly impacted the floristic diversity of both the maquis and grassland ecosystems.

Ključne riječi

coastal ecosystems; islets plant communities; distribution; habitat types, phytosociology, vegetation diversity

Hrčak ID:

330238

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/330238

Datum izdavanja:

31.7.2025.

Posjeta: 354 *