Abstract
Conservation issues and infraspecific polymorphism of Cypripedium guttatum on selected locations in Russia
Highlights
Under contemporary conditions of intensified technological processes and negative anthropogenic impact on the environment, the protection and conservation of rare and endangered orchid species is a very serious problem
We focused on C. guttatum populations to reveal individuals with various flower colouration and assess their distribution on the selected locations in Russia
We have revealed a considerable infraspecific diversity of Cypripedium guttatum in different parts of the species range in Russia
Summary
Under contemporary conditions of intensified technological processes and negative anthropogenic impact on the environment, the protection and conservation of rare and endangered orchid species is a very serious problem. Orchids are among the most threatened plants in Russia as they are highly dependent on environmental conditions. The recognising of infraspecies taxa (varieties, forms) is one of the important tasks of current taxonomy and plant population biology since they make it possible to assess the species diversity both in local populations and within the whole range (Stuessy, 2009; Hardion et al, 2017). This is especially urgent for rare and endangered plant species. They require assessment, and implementation of relevant conservation actions, such as reintroduction, artificial propagation and cultivation (Thomson et al, 2018)
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