Distribution, ecological and biological features and the state of cenopopulations of species of the genus Cephalanthera Rich. (Republic of Adygea)

There are three species of the genus Cephalanthera in Republic Adygea. All rare and listed Red Book Republic. They grow forests various types at altitudes from 209 m to 1724 above sea level. The review provides a brief morphological description some features biology ecology. Special attention is paid identifying locations species, their phytocenotic association, analyzing ontogenetic structure cenopopulations assessing condition. Limiting factors were identified possible ways preserving cenopopulation diversity recommended.