Diversity, Distribution, and Abundance of Plants in Lewoh-Lebang in the Lebialem Highlands of Southwestern Cameroon
Joint Authors
Nkembi, L.
Fonge, B. A.
Tchetcha, D. J.
Source
International Journal of Biodiversity
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
A survey was conducted between October 2010 and June 2011 to determine the diversity, distribution, and abundance of plants in 4 sites of the Lebialem highlands and to relate species diversity and abundance to altitude and soil types.
Twelve (12) plots, each of 1 ha (250 × 40 m), were surveyed at the submontane and montane altitudes of the sites.
One hundred (100) species belonging to 82 genera were identified with the genera Cola and Psychotria being the most represented.
Vulnerable species included Guarea thompsonii, Schefflera hierniana, Allanblackia gabonensis, Cyclomorpha solmsii, Vepris trifoliolata, and Xylopia africana.
Species such as Xymalos monospora, Tricalysia atherura, and Piptostigma oyemense present in the study area were endemic to Cameroon.
Diversity and distribution of plants were affected by parameters such as the altitude and the soil type.
Soil analysis revealed that diversity in the study area was affected by the organic carbon, nitrogen, calcium, and the cation exchange capacity of the soil.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fonge, B. A.& Tchetcha, D. J.& Nkembi, L.. 2013. Diversity, Distribution, and Abundance of Plants in Lewoh-Lebang in the Lebialem Highlands of Southwestern Cameroon. International Journal of Biodiversity،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fonge, B. A.…[et al.]. Diversity, Distribution, and Abundance of Plants in Lewoh-Lebang in the Lebialem Highlands of Southwestern Cameroon. International Journal of Biodiversity No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-13.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Fonge, B. A.& Tchetcha, D. J.& Nkembi, L.. Diversity, Distribution, and Abundance of Plants in Lewoh-Lebang in the Lebialem Highlands of Southwestern Cameroon. International Journal of Biodiversity. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487609