Zhetysu region is a rich floristic and ecologically diverse natural region. There are many
endemic plant species of the Asteraceae family in this region. In this article, their biological
diversity, ecological predispositions and distribution features were studied. Most of the endemic
species are located in the foothills and alpine belts. Some of these species are listed in the Red
Book. The results of the study can become an important basis for the conservation of the region's
biodiversity and the rational use of natural resources.
In the course of the study, the species composition, distribution areas, life forms and
morphological features of endemic plants, distributed in various natural zones of the family of the
Asteraceae (Compositae) Semirechensk region were considered. This article discusses the
distribution and biological diversity of endemic plant species of the family of the Asteraceae
(Compositae) in the Semirechensk region.
Compositae are one of the largest and most ecologically significant genera in the flora of
Kazakhstan. The study analyzed the ecological predisposition, morphological features, distribution
areas, and natural habitats of endemic species found in various natural zones of the Zhetysu region.
Since endemic plants are species with limited distribution and are unique to a specific
geographical region, they are crucial for biodiversity conservation. The complex geological and
climatic conditions of the Zhetysu region have contributed to the formation of a number of rare
endemic species in this region. The article will describe the features and natural populations of
species such as Jurinea iliensis, Saussurea jetysuensis, and Centaurea alatavica.
The research results show that the number of endemic species in the region is decreasing year
by year, and this process is related to human activities and climate change.
The results of this article can serve as an important scientific basis for research on the flora of
Kazakhstan, the preservation of ecosystems, and botanical and environmental monitoring.