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The Bryophyte Flora of Vienna
Harald G Zechmeister1, Michaela Kropik1
1Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research, University of Vienna, Rennweg 14, 1030 Vienna, Austria.
Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 26, 2023
Summary
Vienna
Area of Science:
- Botany
- Bryology
- Urban Ecology
Background:
- Bryophyte flora of Vienna is incompletely documented.
- Previous studies focused on broader regions or the inner city only.
- A comprehensive flora is needed to understand urban bryophyte diversity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive bryophyte flora for Vienna.
- To integrate historical records with recent field investigations.
- To assess the current status and diversity of bryophytes in Vienna's urban territory.
Main Methods:
- Field surveys conducted from 1998 to 2023.
- Compilation of historical bryophyte records for Vienna.
- Taxonomic identification of collected bryophytes (mosses and liverworts).
Main Results:
- Recorded 329 bryophyte taxa (56 liverworts, 273 mosses) in Vienna.
- Identified 67 new bryophyte taxa for Vienna.
- Found 49 historical taxa could no longer be located.
- Documented 378 total taxa recorded in Vienna to date.
- 67 currently occurring species have endangerment classifications.
- Bryophyte-rich areas include Lobau grasslands/oxbow lakes, Prater, and Wienerwald.
- Urban areas like flat roofs and inner city also host over 100 species.
Conclusions:
- Vienna exhibits a species-rich bryophyte flora compared to other European cities.
- Extensive green spaces and climatic gradients contribute to this diversity.
- Urban bryophytes play a significant role in Austria's overall bryophyte diversity.
- Recommendations include raising awareness and maintaining biotope protection.
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