Study of Some Ecological Characteristics of Medicinal Plant (Tanacetum fruticulosum ledeb.) in Hormozgan Province

Tanacetum fruticulosum is traditionally used for stomachache since ancient times. This investigation was carried out to understand some ecological characteristics of Tanacetum fruticulosum and using them in abundant cultivation and applying in medicinal industeries and prevent the natural habitats from destroying in Hormozgan Province in 1382. Climatic, geologic and geomorphologic characteristics, land types, companion plants, habitat types, distribution map, phonologic study, vegetative parameters measurement and soil analysis were done in its habitat. This species was located in the north slope of Godarshah and Bagh chenar mountain in Fareghan at 2000-2400m altitude. The climatic condition of the region is moderate and dry. This plant grows in loam soil with pH=8.06-8.2 and Ec=0.58-1.06 milimouse/cm. Type of habitate was Juniperus excelsa-Amygdalus scoparia and more than 40 species, Daphne oleoides, Pistacia khinjuk, Amygdalus scoparia,Olea ferruginea, Pistacia atlantica, Teucrium pollium, Amygdalus lycioides and Astragalus fasciculifolius were distributed in their habitats. Comparison of measured vegetative variables between two habitats showed significant difference and Godarshah region has better condition than Baghshenar region.