Elementome of Endemic Dolomitic Flora: Pterocephalus spathulatus (Lag.) Coult

Unusual dolomite substrates present a phenomenon known as dolomitophily, which refers to the specificity of flora that grows on them. Within dolomitic flora, one most widespread plants in Spain is characteristic species Pterocephalus spathulatus (Lag.) Coult., forms whitish prostrate thymes. The study focused knowledge about ionome (or elementome) and some its applications, both terms nutritional behaviour determining factors favour rich rare growing soils. Soil, foliar, stem root samples studied were collected from different locations south Spain. analysed determine their mineral composition. Bioconcentration Factor (BCF) Translocation (TF) calculated, relating values contents soil, total phytoavailable, samples. It was found this able accumulate elements, including B, Cr, Cu, Ni, Ti, Tl Zn, can be phytotoxic high concentrations, are considered main toxic metals In addition, it observed plant leaves (TF), thus proving capable transporting them aerial part plant. data obtained may indicate other community possess bioindicator or even phytoremediation capacity.