Flora Current State of Rosaceae Woody Species in Mountain Xerophytic and Steppe Vegetation of Ordubad District

Abstract

The current state of the tree family Rosaceae is considered. As a result of the research, the taxonomic composition, life forms, ecological groups, geographical areas and classes of tree species of the Rosaceae family, widespread in the mountain-xerophytic and steppe vegetation of the flora of the Ordubad district, were revealed. When characterizing the Rosaceae tree species of the mountain-xerophytic and steppe zone of the flora of the Ordubad region, it was established: Rosa— 14 (29.1%), Prunus — 6 (12.5%), Crataegus — 5 (10.4%), Pyrus — 5 (10.4%), Sorbus — 5 (10.4%), Cotoneaster — 5 (10.4%), Rubus— 3 (6.25%), Spiraea — 2 (4.16%) and 1 (2.08%) each of Malus, Louiseaniaand Pyracantha. The structure of the flora of the Ordubad region is dominated by species belonging to the genus RosaL. They are part of the shrub steppes and form independent groups and unique communities.