Areas of floristic relevance for the conservation of the biodiversity in the ecotone of the NE end of the Betic ranges and neighbouring areas (South of Spain)

摘要: Abstract The southern Iberian Peninsula is an area of great floristic interest. This paper deals with the transition between Baetic ranges, Manchean high barren plateaus and semiarid steppes. A variety algorithms are applied to endangered flora elucidate distribution patterns possible dependence on biogeographical and/or bioclimatic variables. final objective evaluate protection status be awarded. results indicate that most important areas located in setion under study. suggested solution includes, however, sites belonging all units climatic zones. Chorological groups almost coincidental. also confirm greater environmental heterogeneity, importance for conservation purposes. current networks reserves present considerable gaps which could filled some extent by SCIs.