Prinosi i geografske crtice o flori Cresko-lošinjskog arhipelaga (Hrvatska)

Authors and affiliation

• Norbert Bauer Department of Botany, Hungarian Natural History Museum, Pf. 222., H–1476, Budapest, Hungary

Abstract

This paper introduces some important results of botanical research from Cres, Lošinj and Ilovik islands, Croatia. Besides the first records of taxa that have biogeographical importance (Erythronium dens-canis, Crocus vittatus, Anemone ranunculoides, Corydalis cava), the distributions of several rare (e.g. Medicago marina, Potentilla micrantha, Scilla bifolia, Sedum litoreum) and some adventive (e.g. Oxalis pescaprae, Symphyotrichum squamatum) plant species are also given. Presumably the survival of Central European forest elements (with montane characters) on Cres Island is related to the macroclimatic and orographic features, the special microclimate and the ability of karst dolines (in the areas of Prašče brdo and Tamniški dolac) to provide safe haven for relict populations.

Keywords

biogeography, Kvarner bay, plant distribution, doline, sinkhole, microclimate, micro refugium, Erythronium dens-canis

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