A contribution to the knowledge of the vascular flora of the old oak forest in the area of the village of Radenkovac (Sokobanja, Eastern Serbia)

The oak forest in the village of Radenkovac (municipality Sokobanja) is one rare, extremely old and preserved forests Eastern region Serbia. As such, it was recognized by municipality Sokobanja an initiative launched to protect this area. This paper presents results floristic research forest, provides a review recorded ecosystems. aim valorize area from aspect nature conservation obtain significant data on flora vegetation for purposes preparing future study. field determined total 114 plant taxa, classified within 100 genera 40 families. basic value reflected community sessile Turkey (Quercetum petraeae-cerris B. Jovanović (1960) 1979), as well presence rare endangered species such Kosovo peony (Paeonia peregrina), red helleborine (Cephalanthera rubra) lady orchid (Orchis purpurea).