Open AccessThe phytosociology of the western section of Borakalalo Nature Reserve
Author(s) -
Leslie R. Brown,
G.J. Bredenkamp,
N. van Rooyen
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
koedoe
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.419
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 2071-0771
pISSN - 0075-6458
DOI - 10.4102/koedoe.v38i2.314
Subject(s) - phytosociology , shrub , geography , vegetation (pathology) , section (typography) , nature reserve , plant community , ecology , forestry , vegetation classification , biology , archaeology , ecological succession , medicine , pathology , advertising , business
As part of a vegetation survey programme for conservation areas in South Africa, the plant communities of the western section of the Borakalalo Nature Reserve were investigated. From a TWINSPAN classification, refined by Braun-Blanquet procedures, 19 plant communities, which can be grouped into eleven major groups, were identified. A classification and description of these communities, some of which have a karoo affinity, are presented. The diagnostic species, as well as the prominent and less conspicu- ous species of the tree, shrub, herb and grass strata are outlined. A vegetation map is included
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