Evidences Polygala alpestris
| Name: | Polygala alpestris |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Polygala |
Habitats and communities
The flower Polygala alpestris we could document in the following habitats, among others:
Extensively used, slightly sloping and south-facing alpine pasture.
Region: Bernese Prealps, Switzerland
Height: 1715m ASL
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Region: Bernese Prealps, Switzerland
Height: 1715m ASL
All photos
Distribution
So far, we have been able to observe and document photographically the species Polygala alpestris at altitudes of 1715m to 1860m above sea level.
We have so far been able to observe and document photographically the species Polygala alpestris between 19. June and 26. June.
So far we have been able to add 2 observations of this species to the database.
Ecological indicator values according to ©Landolt et al. (2010) for Polygala alpestris
| Climate | Temperature number T | 2i | Subalpine, small variation. |
| Continentality K | 3i | Suboceanic to subcontinental, small variation. | |
| Light number L | 4i | Well lit places, small variation. | |
| Soil | Moisture number F | 3i | Moderately moist, small variation. |
| Moisture variability W | 1 | Moisture little varying. | |
| Reaction number R | 4ii | Neutral to alkaline, large Variation. | |
| Nutrients number N | 2i | Infertile, small variation. | |
| Heavy metal tolerance M | m | Heavy metal tolerant. | |
| Humus number H | 3i | Moderate humus content, small variation. | |
| Aeration D | 3i | Moderate aeration, small variation. |
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The exact description of the factors and values can be found in the book «Flora indicativa».
The exact description of the factors and values can be found in the book «Flora indicativa».
Source: Book «Flora indicativa»
Threats
The threat to the species Polygala alpestris is LC: Not endangered.
Source: Red List of Vascular plants, Switzerland , Edition 2016