Dimitar Uzunov

National Museum of Natural History - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences · Botany Department

Dichrorampha dinarica and Cydia suffuscana are known from their type localities only, and apart from the period of the imaginal stage, no data on their biology are known. Dichrorampha dinarica was discovered in Tomor Mountain (Albania), at a relatively long distance from its type locality. The moths were swept from inflorescences of Achillea abrota...

Interesting photobiological properties have been demonstrated for some Cachrys species, including C. libanotis L., C. sicula L., and C. pungens Jan. The present study was designed to assess the photocytotoxic activity of Prangos ferulacea Lindl. (synonym of C. ferulacea (L.) Calest.). This plant was previously considered a Cachrys species but, at p...

Different phytochemical compounds have been demonstrated to modulate the JAK/STAT signaling pathway. Here, three Cachrys species from Southern Italy were investigated for both the phytochemical profile and the potential anti-inflammatory properties. The aerial parts were extracted with methanol through Naviglio Extractor®, an innovative solid-liqui...

This paper reports data on distribution of Petalophyllum ralfsii in Calabria (S Italy). Investigations conducted from 2016 to 2019 permitted to outline an updated and accurate overview on the number and size of the populations of the species in the region. New findings were recorded, while some known locations were not confirmed. The size of each p...

We re-examined the knowledge on the relationships between fauna and forest management in Italy. We focused our attention on Vertebrates, including small mammals (Rodents and Soricomorphs), bats, birds, reptiles and amphibians, and on carabid and saproxylic beetles. We found that nearly all groups respond in accordance with Angelstam’s scheme of the...

The aim of this presentation is to present practical problems related to the land management and biodiversity conservation, using methods of landscape analysis through approaches of synphytosociology. The study area was Sila Grande (Calabria, S Italy), for which an exhaustive bibliographic analysis was carried out and cartographic materials were co...

A morphometric study of populations from the central-southern Apennines and Sicily of the Italian endemic Corydalis densiflora has been undertaken, based on herbarium specimens and field researchA new subspecies, Cdensiflora subspapennina, is described from the central ApenninesIt differs from Cdensiflora s.strby its more divided leaves and bracts,...

In 2014, the annual field trip of the working group for Floristics, Systematics, and Evolution of the Italian Botanical Society was held in Piemonte (northern Italy), at the head of the Po Valley. This valley, at whose extremity is located the Monviso (3,841 m a.s.l.), belongs to the Cottian Alps about which very little is known from a floristic po...

A new species, Oxytropis ocrensis, is described from Central Apennines (Italy). This species is morphologically closely related to O. halleri group (O. xerophila, O. halleri and O. korabensis) occurring in the Alps and Albania, from which it differs by longer calyx, larger lateral calyx teeth, long hairs on calyx teeth, smaller keel limb and larger...

Questions Do vascular plant species richness and beta‐diversity differ between managed and structurally complex unmanaged stands? To what extent do species richness and beta‐diversity relate to forest structural attributes and heterogeneity? Location Five national parks in central and southern Italy. Methods We sampled vascular plant species comp...

Although clovers (Trifolium ssp, Fabaceae) are considered one of the leading crops for cattle grazing, they could also be used as a potential source of bioactive compounds. in fact, they have a long history of use in popular medicine. The Trifolium pratense (Red Clover) is certainly the most common in this family, but endemic or sub endemic Italian...

Ground beetles as indicators of past management of old-growth forests in the Sila National Park. Old-growth forests are terrestrial ecosystems with the highest level of biodiversity and the main environments for the study of conservation and dynamics of the forest system. In Mediterranean Europe, two millennia of human exploitation deeply altered t...

The methodological foundations of the recently published Manual for Annex I Habitats monitoring in Italy, edited by the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA) with the scientific support of the Italian Society for Vegetation Science (SISV), are here presented, discussed and related to the most consolidated and acknowled...

In this contribution the conservation status assessment of six plant species according to IUCN categories and criteria are presented. It includes the assessment at global level of Charybdis glaucophylla Bacch., Brullo, D’Emerico, Pontec. & Salmeri, Euphorbia nicaeensis All. subsp. japygica (Ten.) Arcang., Hieracium australe Fr. subsp. australe, Lim...

Il Manuale fornisce strumenti metodologici per l’implementazione di un programma di monitoraggio degli habitat di interesse comunitario in Italia. Il volume contiene 124 schede di monitoraggio, elaborate con il supporto di esperti nazionali e riviste dalle Regioni e Province Autonome italiane.

The 4th National Report ex Art. 17 of the 92/43/EEC Directive in Italy (period 2013-2018) will try to fill a number of gaps still affecting the former versions of the Italian Reports, where territorial data were still missing for large parts of the country and the assessment was mostly based on the use of the expert opinion. Similar inconsistencies...

The description of the distribution area of a halo-rupicolous local endemics occurring by the Ionian coast of Crotone province and its status according to IUCN risk of extinction assessment is reported.

The genus Corydalis DC. in Lamarck & Candolle (1805: 637) (Papaveraceae) consists of about 440 species distributed in Eurasia, North America and Africa (Liden & Zetterlund 1997). Corydalis densiflora C.Presl in Presl & Presl (1822: 10) was first described from Sicily based on material collected by C.B. Presl “in nemorosis Nebrodum” during a trip in...

Considerazioni sistematiche e tassonomiche su Corydalis densiflora (Papaveraceae) Il genere Corydalis DC. appartiene alla famiglia Papaveraceae Juss. sottofamiglia Fumarioideae Eaton tribù Fumarieae Dumort. e conta circa 440 specie distribuite in Eurasia, N America e Africa (Lidén & Zetterlund 1997). Corydalis densiflora è inclu-sa nella sezione Co...

The aim of this study is to provide new syntaxa for the Italian vegetation checklist. For the class Rhamno–Prunetea which includes the class Paliuretea the new alliance Rhamno saxatilis–Paliurion spinae-christi is described, that is included in the order Paliuretalia spinae-christi with a central-western Mediterranean and sub-Mediterranean distribu...

RIASSUNTO Sono state studiate le comunità terofitiche anfibie del massiccio silano, che si insediano sulle sponde lacustri soggette a periodiche fluttuazioni stagionali della linea di costa. Si tratta di fitocenosi inquadrabili nella classe d e g l i Isoeto-Nanojuncetea. Le comunità rilevate in Sila sono ricche di specie a ciclo estivo-autunnale, c...

La Calabria, soprattutto nella sua porzione centrale e meridionale è, forse, l‟area della penisola italiana a massima priorità per la conservazione della biodiversità, sia per la presenza di un elevato numero di specie di interesse conservazionistico, sia perché vi si trovano popolazioni consistenti di specie in forte declino nelle altre aree del P...

This study belongs to the branch of research dedicated to the interpretation of the archaeological landscape using innovative models for the information analysis, managing and fruition of the land. To this aim, a preliminary analysis was carried out in order to identify the characteristic elements of the area being studied which are fundamental for...

Lipids are essential compounds for all living organisms. Agents that inhibit fat digestion are of theoretical benefit in the treatment of obesity. A total of 18 species (21 hydroalcoholic extracts) of edible plants from Calabria region (Italy) were evaluated for their in vitro pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity. Lipase activity was measured by m...

A chorological study on the distribution of the genus Ephedra L. in Calabria was carried out. E. nebrodensis subsp. nebrodensis was already known to occur in Pollino Massif (N Calabria). Field investigations have been done to i nd other stands in Calabria without results. E. distachya subsp. distachya occurs mainly on the sandy coasts, especially I...

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The project SILVA SILA NET stands in the mainstream of proposals aimed at enhance the identity of places and its heritage, through the use of innovative approaches to the management and use of information. With this in mind what is a priority is to carry out a preliminary analysis to identify valuable elements to be taken as fundamental in its land...

La struttura ed il funzionamento del paesaggio dell’altopiano della Sila è il risultato di processi naturali ed antropici che si sono intrecciati negli ultimi secoli. L’analisi dei pattern spaziali che lo compongono, richiede un approccio multidisciplinare che prenda in considerazione sia gli elementi ecologici che antropici, mediante applicazioni...

A chorological study on the distribution of the genus Ephedra L. in Calabria was carried out. E. nebrodensis subsp. nebrodensis was already known to occur in Pollino Massif (N Calabria). Field investigations have been done to fi nd other stands in Calabria without results. E. distachya subsp. distachya occurs mainly on the sandy coasts, especially...

Hydroalcoholic extracts from 18 non-cultivated vegetables traditionally consumed in Southern Italy were tested for their free radical scavenging activity (FRSA) in the DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazil radical) screening assay and for their in vitro inhibition of nitric oxide (NO) production. The strongest activity was shown for Rubus caesius (le...

The two studied Calamintha species showed different polyphenolic content and sterol composition. Calamintha grandiflora possessed twice the polyphenolic content of Calamintha nepeta subsp. glandulosa, while the latter contained a higher number of sterols. Among them, stigmast-5-en-3β-ol was found to be the major constituent. The methanolic extract...

Crepis magellensis F. Conti & Uzunov (Asteraceae), a new species from calcareous scree slopes near the summit area of Majella Massif (Abruzzo, Italy), is described and illustrated. Its relationship with Crepis bithynica Boiss., a closely related species, is also discussed.

Twenty samples of two caper species were collected from various natural habitats of Calabria (South Italy). A sample program was designed in order to cover all taxa and morphotypes present in the studied area, trying to correlate ecological conditions, phytochemical content, and biological activities. These species were characterized through the de...

The article deals with the risk assessment of Ptilostemon gnaphaloides (Cirillo) Soják subsp. gnaphaloides (Asteraceae) in Italy according to IUCN rules.

Assessment of IUCN status of the endemic Retama gussonei in Italy.

ABSTRACT - Contribution to floristic knowledge of Matese Massif: excursion report of the “Gruppo di Floristica” (S.B.I.) held in 2007 - Excursion results of the “Gruppo di Floristica” of the Italian Botanical Society, held in 30 may-1 june in the Matese Massif in Campania region, are here presented. During the research a total of 660 units were rec...

This short botanical note deals with the occurrence of Ephedra fragilis in Calabria (S Italy)

The article deals with the risk assessment of the rare endemics Limonium calabrum Brullo (Plumbaginaceae) in Italy according to IUCN rules.

In the present work the qualitative and quantitative analysis of Amaryllidaceae-type alkaloids in the aerial parts and bulbs of Galanthus reginae-olgae Orph. subsp. vernalis Kamari is presented for the first time using GC-MS analysis. The alkaloids galanthamine, lycorine, and tazettine were identified in both extracts while crinine and neronine wer...

Ten hydroalcoholic extracts of edible plants from the Calabria region (Italy) were evaluated for their in vitro antioxidant and antiradical properties and in vivo topical anti-inflammatory activity. All the extracts had radical-scavenging and/or antioxidant properties, the most active plants being hawkweed oxtongue and viper’s bugloss. The best fre...

The elaboration of management plans for governance of protected areas is a synthesis of different types of information, approaches and methods. One of the fundamental data used to describe the environmental context, and to define priorities and action plans, is the spatial expression of the habitat diversity. The work discusses different approaches...

Five hydroalcoholic extracts of edible plants from Calabria region (Italy) used in local traditional medicine for the treatment of inflammatory diseases were evaluated for their in vivo topical anti-inflammatory activity (inhibition of croton oil-induced ear oedema in mice) and in vitro antioxidant and antiradical properties (inhibition of linoleic...

Platanus orientalis is a SE European and W Asiatic floristic element, with limited distribution in Italy (Sicily, Calabria, Apulia and Campania). The study summarizes the chorology of P. orientalis in Calabria based on literature, herbarium and field data. In the investigated territory, the species is distributed in central Calabria (Catanzaro Prov...

Morphological observations of Dianthus knappii (here typified) from Herzegovina are presented and critically compared with those of the closely related D. balbisii Ser. s. l.. Dianthus balbisii subsp. knappii comb. et stat. nov. is proposed.

This short botanical note deals with the occurrence of Cardispermum halicacabum, Cortaderia selloana and Crassula lycopodioides in Calabria (S Italy)

This short botanical note deals with the occurrence of Cyperus michelianus, Eleocharis uniglumis and Hordeum marinum ssp. gussoneanum in Calabria (S Italy)

SUMMARY - Natura 2000 network of Vibo Valentia Province: conservation status of Woodwardia radicans (L.) Sm. and habitat diversity in the Fiumara di Brattirò (S Italy) - Within researches on the Ecological Network in the Vibo Valentia Province (Calabria), data about the flora, vegetation and habitats of the SIC IT9340090 Fiumara di Brattirò (Valle...

Within floristic investigations on Sila Massif, taxonomical considerations and new contributions on the endemic taxa occurring in this territory are given. Taxonomical considerations on the endemic taxa occurring in Sila are given. The flora of Sila results rich in endemisms exclusive of its territory, such as Astragalus calabricus, Armeria brutia,...

Problems in drawing up management plan for Sites of Community Importance (SCIs): Natura 2000 network in Calabria (S Italy). The present study summarises the experience in management plans (MP) elaboration of 96 SACs (Special Areas of Conservation) in Calabria (S Italy). Their elaboration has been driven by the province administrations that propose...

This short botanical note deals with the occurrence of Kalanchoe daigremontiana, Vicia faba and Pinus pinea in Calabria (S Italy)

This short botanical note deals with the occurrence of Senecio mikanioides, Senecio angulatus, Paraserianthes lophanta, Tropaeolum majus, Chasmanthae aetiopica, Canna indica and Lilium candidum in Calabria (S Italy).

The present study summarises the experience in management plans (MP) elaboration of 96 SACs (Special Areas of Conservation) in Calabria (S Italy). Their elaboration has been driven by the province administrations that propose also the direct managers. One of the main difficulties is related to the lack of naturalistic data. A gap analysis about kno...

The chemical composition and antioxidant activities of wild and cultivated Laurus nobilis leaves and Foeniculum vulgare subsp. piperitum seeds were determined. Differences were found in the total phenolic content of fennel. GC-MS analysis of the non polar fractions showed a different composition between wild and cultivated plants. Cultivated laurel...

Scopo del lavoro è contribuire all'approfondimento delle conoscenze botaniche sulle specie vascolari con distribuzione trans-adriatica, presenti sull'Appennino e sulla penisola balcanica. La disgiunzione dell'areale di queste specie è il risultato sia di fattori ecologici che storici. Una parte di esse è di origine arcto-alpina e la loro differenzi...

Il territorio calabrese presenta vasti ambiti di elevata naturalità di interesse naturalistico ed in particolare geobotanico. Esso offre numerosi spunti per lo studio dei legami che intercorrono tra caratteri fisici territoriali ed espressione vegetale. Per la storia geologica particolare, la complicata alternanza di diversi litotipi e la sua posiz...

The orophilous dwarf shrub vegetation dominated by pulvinate (often thorny) chamaephytes occurring in Sila Massif (S Italy) is investigated. This vegetation is localized in the mountain belt between 1100 and 1900 m of altitude, and is characterized by numerous endemics exclusive of this territory or distributed in S Italy and Sicily. Basing on mult...

The orophilous dwarf shrub vegetation dominated by pulvinate (often thorny) chamaephytes occurring in the Sila Massif (S Italy) is investigated. This vegetation is localized in the mountain belt between 1100 and 1900 m of altitude, and is characterized by numerous endemics exclusive of this territory or circumscribed to S Italy and Sicily. Basing o...

Uzunov, D. & Raimondo, F. M.: Comparetive analysis of North Pirin Mt. and Madonie Mt. floras. — Bocconea 16(2): 000-000. 2003. — ISSN 1120-4060. The study contributes to the knowledge of distribution and expression of phytodiversity (floristic and taxonomic richness) of the mountain floras in Sub-Mediterranean and Mediterranean floristic regions. T...

Gangale Uzunov, C. & Uzunov, U.: Floristic composition of traditional olive grove on ionian coast of south Italy. — Bocconea. 16(2): 000-000. 2003. — ISSN 1120-4060. Data about floristic composition of an olive plantation in traditional use on the Ionian cost of Calabria (South Italy) are presented. The area under study consist of 14 Ha, the basic...

Uzunov, U. & Gussev, Ch.: High mountain flora of Bulgaria.: High mountain flora of Bulgaria – Statistics, ecological eharacteristics and phytogeography. — Bocconea 16(2): 000-000. 2003. — ISSN 1120-4060. The flora of 11 Bulgarian mountains, representing about 80% of total area of Balkan-Rhodope mountain system is analysed. In calculation are includ...

Investigation of planl endemism is of primary importance for revealing the patterns of the flora formation and development, for specifying the trends of contemporary speciation and for predicting the changes in lhe vegetation. The spatial-ecological characteristics of the endemic plants are one of lhe mosl significant crireria for dividing the phyt...