Contribuciones al conocimiento florístico de Gaianes (Alicante,España): un enclave mediterráneo en la Sierra del Benicadell

This study focuses on cataloguing the flora in Gaianes, a locality situated on the slopes of the Sierra del Benicadell in the northern province of Alicante, Spain. The region, characterized by its Mediterranean climate and diverse habitats, harbours a notable floristic richness. According to the Banc de Dades de Biodiversitat de la Comunitat Valenciana (BDBCV), over 650 species of the Plantae kingdom have been recorded, including nearly 50 bryophytes and 10 pteridophytes, as well as almost 300 fungi. Sampling conducted between February and March 2024 revealed 14 new records, highlighting the limited knowledge of local flora. Detailed cataloguing of these species is essential to understand plant biodiversity and their distribution in specific microhabitats, which is fundamental for the conservation and management of these unique Mediterranean ecosystems.