Analysis of representatives of Lamiaceae family in the flora of the Central Kazakhstan

Abstract

The work presents the results of research of Lamiaceae family’s plants of flora of vascular plants of the Central Kazakhstan (Karaganda region). Studies have found the growth of 48 species belonging to 20 genera. This composition is 29.6 % of the total number of species and 42.6 % of the total number of genera of Kazakhstan’s flora. The largest number of species recorded in the genera Thymus and Scutellaris. In the territory of the Central Kazakhstan there is a growth of 6 endemics (Hyssopus ambiguus, Lagochillus acutilobus, Thymus lavrenkoanus, Th. crebrifolius, Th. rasitatus, Th.eremita), 9 species are defined as objects for protection in nature. Life forms are dominated by perennial herbaceous plants, and environmental groups include mesophytes and xerophytes. Among members of Lamiaceae family are allocated 9 practical-useful groups: fodder — 28 species, technical — 6, medicinal — 32, honey — 46, ornamental-decorative — 17, food — 7, vitamin — 5, essentialoil — 43, insecticidal — 6. The distribution of species in the territory of Karaganda region, which depends on soil and climatic conditions, has been determined.