Prediction of the potentially suitable areas of <i>Paeonia lactiflora</i> in China based on Maxent and Marxan models.

ABSTRACT: Paeonia lactiflora Pall. (P. lactiflora) is an important medicinal plant in China with high ornamental value. Predicting the potential habitat of P. lactiflora is crucial for identifying its geographic distribution characteristics and ensuring its ecological and economic importance. Therefore, we aimed to predict the potential geographic distribution of P. lactiflora in China under future climate change scenarios. To this end, we used an optimized Maxent model and ArcGIS software to analyze the influence of 12 environmental variables on P. lactiflora potential distribution in China based on 291 effective distribution records. The key factors limiting the potential geographic distribution of P. lactiflora were evaluated by combining the contribution

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11754415 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature