Primary grassland communities of urban open spaces in Gauteng, South Africa
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Publisher
South African Journal of Botany
Publication Year
2006
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A vegetation survey of natural grasslands was undertaken in the urban areas of Gauteng, supporting about 20% of the country's population. Relevés were compiled in 132 sample plots placed in selected open spaces in the study area. A floristic-sociological classification revealed eight grassland communities, represented by 59 relevés. A hierarchical classification, description and ecological interpretation of these plant communities are presented.
Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Collection
Journal Name
South African Journal of Botany
Keywords
grasslands
South Africa
vegetation
Gauteng
ecology
Africa
Journal articles from the Grassland Society of Southern Africa (GSSA) African Journal of Range and Forage Science as well as related articles and reports from throughout the southern African region.