WILD FLORA OF FERGANA CITY (UZBEKISTAN): A FLORISTIC ANALYSIS OF THE FAMILY BORAGINACEAE JUSS

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive floristic analysis of the family Boraginaceae Juss. within the urban and
peri-urban territories of Fergana City (Uzbekistan). A total of 22 wild species belonging to 11 genera were
identified. Field studies, herbarium data, and records from international databases (GBIF, Plantarium, iNaturalist)
were used to verify species presence. The life-form spectrum, ecological group composition, and
dominant genera were analyzed. The results show that therophytes dominate (72 %), followed by chamaephytes
(18 %) and hemicryptophytes (10 %). Xerophytes make up 45 % of the flora, mesophytes – 32 %,
and ruderals – 23 %. The most species-rich genera are Heliotropium (5 species), Lappula (4), and Arnebia
(3). These findings provide a baseline for understanding the ecological diversity of Boraginaceae species in
Fergana and their adaptation to urban and semi-arid conditions.