Chin J Plant Ecol

   

Main vegetation types and species composition of Daluo Mountain, Zhejiang, China

Yang HUI Cheng, ZHANG Yi Qiao-, LIU Teng Teng, LIU Wei-Yong, Zhou Lina, Jin Xinjie, LIU Jin-Liang   

  1. , Wenzhou University 325035,
  • Received:2024-10-17 Revised:2025-03-25 Online:2025-01-19 Published:2025-01-19
  • Contact: LIU, Jin-Liang

Abstract: Daluo Mountain, located in the southeastern Wenzhou City, lies within the subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest zone. Despite its ecological significance, comprehensive vegetation data for this region remain limited, hindering a full understanding of its plant diversity. This study aims to investigate the main vegetation types on Daluo Mountain, focusing on species composition, community characteristics, and distribution patterns. This study employs standard sampling methods to investigate the vegetation. A total of 85 plots were established across Daluo Mountain. Data were collected on species composition, quantitative attributes, and habitat characteristics. Vegetation types were classified and named, resulting in the Daluo Mountain plant community dataset. The survey identified 244 plant species from179 genera and 96 families. The most species-rich families were Poaceae (23 species), Rosaceae (13 species), Fabaceae (12 species), Asteraceae (7 species), and Cupressaceae (6 species). The most species-rich genera include Ilex (6 species), Symplocos (5 species), Rubus (5 species), Smilax (4 species), and Persicaria (4 species). The vegetation was categorized into 6 Vegetation Formation Groups, 16 Vegetation Formations, and 57 Alliances. This dataset provides a valuable foundation for studying the vegetation characteristics of Daluo Mountain. It enhances our understanding of plant distribution in Zhejiang Province and contributes to broader ecological studies in China.

Key words: Daluo Mountain, vegetation types, species diversity, plots data, vascular plant