Tree Species Composition and Distribution Pattern in a Myristica Swamp of Northern Kerala, India

• DOI: 10.12944/cwe.11.3.08
• Publication Date: 2016-12-28T00:35:41Z
• Authors: K. A Sreejith; U. M Chandrashekara; T. K Nirmesh; V. B Sreekumar
• Keywords: Swamp; Quadrat; Chemotype

Knema Phytosociological studies have been carried out in a Myristica swamp Northern Kerala to reveal the composition and distribution pattern of different tree species. On basis IVI, family Myristicaceae was dominant association is attenuata - malabarica -Holigarna arnottiana type. The species like Gymnacranthera canarica fatua var. magnifica, which are believed be essential elements swamps, totally absent here. A total 403 individuals (gbh > 10.1 cm) were recorded with basal area 34.25 m2 ha-1 0.5 ha. area. Total number 28, represent 21families represents 48.18% IVI. Among two species, prefer swampy hence their individual shows decreasing trend when we move from while second showing reverse completely first five quadrats where soil water content too high. Species specific eco-physiological required understand reasons for change these