A Taxonomic Revision and Distribution of the Genus Juniperus (Cupressaceae) in Azerbaijan

Abstract

: In order to prevent a decline in its area, mostly caused by problems in natural regeneration, the present study was carried out to revise the list of Juniperus species in wild flora of Azerbaijan Republic. The presented article is devoted to taxonomic revision of Juniperus L . species wildly distributed in Azerbaijan. A simplified key for identification species from wild flora and the distribution map for Juniperus species have been compiled for the area.