Research Article

Functional Evaluation Of Ornamental Plants In The University Campus

Volume: 7 Number: 2 August 30, 2025
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Functional Evaluation Of Ornamental Plants In The University Campus

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the species diversity and functional usage status of ornamental plants used within the borders of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Farabi Campus. The research covers open and semi-open areas throughout the campus, and field studies were carried out between April and June 2024. Within the scope of the study, each plant species was examined in terms of criteria such as scientific and Turkish name, life form, leaf shedding status and purpose of use in landscape. The findings revealed that the plants commonly used on campus were generally preferred for aesthetic purposes but were also used for functional purposes such as shading, windbreaking, orientation and demarcation. Many taxa in the forms of trees, shrubs, bushes, and vines were identified in the campus area; it was observed that shrub species were predominant and native species were used more limitedly than exotic species. Ornamental plants in the campus increase spatial quality and contribute positively to the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the users. However, some species (such as Cercis siliquastrum L. and Lagerstroemia indica L.) has been found to have limited adaptation to regional climatic conditions and caution has been recommended in the use of these species. As a result, this research has provided scientific data for landscape planning and applications at the campus scale and has offered suggestions for sustainable green space management.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Landscape Planning, Landscape Design

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 30, 2025

Submission Date

May 26, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 29, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 2

APA
Karaelmas, D. (2025). Functional Evaluation Of Ornamental Plants In The University Campus. JENAS Journal of Environmental and Natural Studies, 7(2), 87-96. https://doi.org/10.53472/jenas.1706487
AMA
1.Karaelmas D. Functional Evaluation Of Ornamental Plants In The University Campus. JENAS. 2025;7(2):87-96. doi:10.53472/jenas.1706487
Chicago
Karaelmas, Deniz. 2025. “Functional Evaluation Of Ornamental Plants In The University Campus”. JENAS Journal of Environmental and Natural Studies 7 (2): 87-96. https://doi.org/10.53472/jenas.1706487.
EndNote
Karaelmas D (August 1, 2025) Functional Evaluation Of Ornamental Plants In The University Campus. JENAS Journal of Environmental and Natural Studies 7 2 87–96.
IEEE
[1]D. Karaelmas, “Functional Evaluation Of Ornamental Plants In The University Campus”, JENAS, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 87–96, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.53472/jenas.1706487.
ISNAD
Karaelmas, Deniz. “Functional Evaluation Of Ornamental Plants In The University Campus”. JENAS Journal of Environmental and Natural Studies 7/2 (August 1, 2025): 87-96. https://doi.org/10.53472/jenas.1706487.
JAMA
1.Karaelmas D. Functional Evaluation Of Ornamental Plants In The University Campus. JENAS. 2025;7:87–96.
MLA
Karaelmas, Deniz. “Functional Evaluation Of Ornamental Plants In The University Campus”. JENAS Journal of Environmental and Natural Studies, vol. 7, no. 2, Aug. 2025, pp. 87-96, doi:10.53472/jenas.1706487.
Vancouver
1.Deniz Karaelmas. Functional Evaluation Of Ornamental Plants In The University Campus. JENAS. 2025 Aug. 1;7(2):87-96. doi:10.53472/jenas.1706487

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