Coenocomplex and ecological area of Atragene speciosa Weinm. in the Altai-Sayan mountain region

Abstract

Atragene speciosa Weinm. is a valuable nootropic medicinal plant, but not abundant in nature. The coenocomplex of Atragene speciosa consists mainly of dark coniferous taiga forest. The species composition of this cenocomplex includes 324 species, 74 of which are constant. According to humidity of habitats, this species is in the mesophyte group, and, according to the abundance and salinity or nutrient status of soil, it refers to the mesotrophic group. Cattle grazing is very little or absent in the sites of its vegetation.