Phenology of Rumex longifolius: a key factor for the success of an invasive species?

Dagmar Kubínová 1 & František Krahulec 2

Affiliations

  1. Táboritská 1102, CZ- 379 01 Třeboň, Czech Republic
  2. Institute of Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, CZ-252 43 Průhonice, Czech Republic
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Abstract

A phenological comparison of Rumex longifolius and R. obtusifolius was carried out in the Krkonoše mountains at three different altitudes. Rumex longifolius proved to be better adapted to the mountain environment, because of its rapid development during the short growth period, and its fast resource allocation into reproductive organs. These features may be one of the reasons for its rapid spread at higher altitudes in Central Europe.

Keywords

Rumex longifolius, R. obtusifolius, allocation of resources, phenology, invasive species, mountain environment

How to cite

Kubínová D. & Krahulec F. (1998) Phenology of Rumex longifolius: a key factor for the success of an invasive species? – Preslia 70: 339–348