Rosaceae in the Mountain-Xerophyte and Steppe Vegetation of Shahbuz District, Current Status of the Woody Species

Abstract

Rosaceae spreading in mountain-xerophytic and steppe vegetation of Shahbuz district flora, is presented in the article. Information is given on the taxonomic composition, life forms, ecological groups, geographical area types and classes of woody species of the family. According to the researches conducted by us, when we characterized the woody species of the mountain-xerophyte and steppe zone of the Shahbuz district flora belonging to the Rosaceae family by genera, it was found that Rosa — 21 (37.5%), Crataegus — 7 (12.5%), Pyrus — 7 (12.5%), Prunus — 6 (10.71%), Sorbus — 5 (8.92%), Cotoneaster — 4 (7.14%), Rubus and Spiraea — 2 (3.57%), Malus and there is — 1 (1.78%) species of the Pyracantha genus. Shrub plants, especially woody species of the Rosaceae family, occupy an important place in the structure of Shahbuz district flora. They are part of the bush steppes, form independent groups and form unique formations.