ECOLOGY OF COENOPOPULATIONS OF POTENTILLA FRAGARIOIDES (ROSACEAE) IN THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST

Abstract

Ecological study of coenopopulations of Potentilla fragarioides L. in the south of the Russian Far East resulted in conclusion, that forming of its ecological niche takes place under influence of combination of continental and monsoon climatic factors. Ecological conditions on the Pacific coast of the Russian Far East are more favorable for Potentilla fragarioides than on inland areas, where the main part of the species’ range of geographical distribution is located. Results of the study can be used for phytoindication of biogeographical lines in East Asia as well as for solving of problems of evolution and taxonomy in the Rosaceae Family.