Kniphofia Moench. Species of perspective for arrangement of green areas of Republic of Moldova

Abstract

There is no doubt that the main element of amenity planting is flowers, their species are numerous and their diversity is enormous. Therefore, it is important to select plants that will meet both aesthetic requirements and environmental conditions. Kniphofia genus belongs to the family Asphodelaceae Juss. and includes about 70 species. A variety of colors and the original structure of flowers, beautifully situated on a high spike, decorative foliage, the continuing until frost, heat - and drought tolerance, simplicity of habitat conditions and relatively few diseases and pests, do species of the genus Kniphofia priority when choosing the assortment for gardening. To assess decorative qualities of certain kniphofia types we followed the methodology developed in the “Floriculture” laboratory, the Botanic Garden A.N.M. (1991). Kniphofia uvaria Hook was used as a control group. The evaluation was carried out on the basis of the five-point scale, regarding every indicator and was multiplied by the corresponding coefficient. As a result, they summed up all the points, the maximum index number was 100 points. This study was repeated for three times for each species separately.