Research Article

Utilisation Potential of Some Geophyte Taxa Naturally Occurring in Bingöl in Landscape Design

Volume: 14 Number: 4 December 30, 2025
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Utilisation Potential of Some Geophyte Taxa Naturally Occurring in Bingöl in Landscape Design

Abstract

The plant material used in landscaping applications is of great importance not only for aesthetic elements but also in terms of ecological compatibility, sustainability, and economic value. Turkey, with its approximately 12,000 plant taxa, is one of the world's important centres in terms of biological diversity. Despite the presence of numerous endemic and natural species in the country, the preference for imported plant material in landscaping applications increases economic dependence on foreign sources and leads to the under utilisation of the rich local flora. This study aims to reveal the potential use of some geophyte taxa naturally distributed in Bingöl and its surroundings in landscape design. As a result of field studies and literature reviews, 150 geophyte taxa belonging to 14 families were identified. These taxa were evaluated according to certain criteria important for landscaping, such as endemism, showy flowers, pleasant fragrance, medicinal/aromatic use, shade tolerance, use in flower beds, soil tolerance, use in refuges, use near water, use for exhibition/display purposes, and use in rock gardens. The study determined that 56 geophyte taxa found in the Bingöl flora have high potential for use in landscape design. It is thought that these taxa could constitute an important alternative resource for sustainable landscape designs due to their ecological adaptability, low maintenance requirements and aesthetic characteristics. The findings contribute to the more effective use of the potential of the natural flora in landscape planning and implementation.

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Ethical Statement

This study does not involve any experimental research on humans or animals and does not require ethical approval. There is no conflict of interest among the authors. All authors contributed to the study and approved the final version of the manuscript.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Agricultural Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 30, 2025

Submission Date

October 13, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 25, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 14 Number: 4

APA
Yazıcı, İ., Ahıskalı, M., & Polat, R. (2025). Utilisation Potential of Some Geophyte Taxa Naturally Occurring in Bingöl in Landscape Design. Türk Doğa Ve Fen Dergisi, 14(4), 193-202. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1802495
AMA
1.Yazıcı İ, Ahıskalı M, Polat R. Utilisation Potential of Some Geophyte Taxa Naturally Occurring in Bingöl in Landscape Design. TJNS. 2025;14(4):193-202. doi:10.46810/tdfd.1802495
Chicago
Yazıcı, İlknur, Mihriban Ahıskalı, and Rıdvan Polat. 2025. “Utilisation Potential of Some Geophyte Taxa Naturally Occurring in Bingöl in Landscape Design”. Türk Doğa Ve Fen Dergisi 14 (4): 193-202. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1802495.
EndNote
Yazıcı İ, Ahıskalı M, Polat R (December 1, 2025) Utilisation Potential of Some Geophyte Taxa Naturally Occurring in Bingöl in Landscape Design. Türk Doğa ve Fen Dergisi 14 4 193–202.
IEEE
[1]İ. Yazıcı, M. Ahıskalı, and R. Polat, “Utilisation Potential of Some Geophyte Taxa Naturally Occurring in Bingöl in Landscape Design”, TJNS, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 193–202, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.46810/tdfd.1802495.
ISNAD
Yazıcı, İlknur - Ahıskalı, Mihriban - Polat, Rıdvan. “Utilisation Potential of Some Geophyte Taxa Naturally Occurring in Bingöl in Landscape Design”. Türk Doğa ve Fen Dergisi 14/4 (December 1, 2025): 193-202. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1802495.
JAMA
1.Yazıcı İ, Ahıskalı M, Polat R. Utilisation Potential of Some Geophyte Taxa Naturally Occurring in Bingöl in Landscape Design. TJNS. 2025;14:193–202.
MLA
Yazıcı, İlknur, et al. “Utilisation Potential of Some Geophyte Taxa Naturally Occurring in Bingöl in Landscape Design”. Türk Doğa Ve Fen Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 4, Dec. 2025, pp. 193-02, doi:10.46810/tdfd.1802495.
Vancouver
1.İlknur Yazıcı, Mihriban Ahıskalı, Rıdvan Polat. Utilisation Potential of Some Geophyte Taxa Naturally Occurring in Bingöl in Landscape Design. TJNS. 2025 Dec. 1;14(4):193-202. doi:10.46810/tdfd.1802495

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