Phytocénose à Mallotus oppositifolius et Macrosphyra longistyla dans le sous—bois des plantations privées de teck (Tectona grandis) de la commune d'Abomey-Calavi, Sud-Bénin

A study has been undertaken in the natural undergrowth of private teak plantations in Abomey—Calavi using the synusial approach to phytosociology. Pedological and topographical factors and private teak plantation production within plant communities have been studied. Mallotus oppositifolius and Macr...

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Published in:Acta botanica gallica 2011, Vol.158 (1), p.101-109
Main Authors: Sinasson, Gisèle Koupamba Sanni, Natta, Armand, Ganglo, Jean Cossi, de Cannière, Charles, Devineau, Jean-Louis, de Foucault, Bruno
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
approche synusiale intégrée
basal area
Benin
Bénin
forests
phytocénose
phytosociologie
phytosociology
plant communities
plant community
plantations
private teak plantations
sandy soils
synusial approach
teckeraies privées
Tectona grandis
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Summary:A study has been undertaken in the natural undergrowth of private teak plantations in Abomey—Calavi using the synusial approach to phytosociology. Pedological and topographical factors and private teak plantation production within plant communities have been studied. Mallotus oppositifolius and Macrosphyra longistyla community is identified on acid clayey—sandy soils. It is composed of eight vegetal synusia and represents the fourth stage growth of the vegetation succession in the study area. Mean diameter of teak in this plant community varied between 5.7 cm and 15.8 cm while the mean height is between 6.5 m and 13 m and, the basal area between 10.7 m²/ha and 18.9 m²/ha. This community is indicative of the most productive forest sites of the municipality.
ISSN:2166-3408
1253-8078
2166-3408
DOI:10.1080/12538078.2011.10516258