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The Plant Diversity of Malesia

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The flora and vegetation of Sumatra resemble those of Malaya and Borneo. However, the island is botanically undercollected. Investigations on the hierarchy of ecological criteria for vegetation classification purposes suggested that environmental subdivisions could be tested against the distribution of the flora. Quantitative vegetational studies have been carried out on floristic composition, structure and architecture of various forest types within each subzone. The altitudinal zonation of the vegetation and the correlations between plant communities and their underlying geology have been worked out, especially at lower elevations. The validity of minor floristic subdivisions on Sumatra, representing 11 ‘sectors’ on the island, was tested against forest and habitat information from vegetation mapping surveys, botanical specimens (mainly trees and lianas), and data taken from Flora Malesiana. Results of cluster analysis on flora distribution data point out main demarcation lines delineating six floristic sectors in the lowlands and three in the mountains. The need is stressed of more intensive investigation of the Sumatran vegetation and flora, and of a more precise definition of ‘lowland’ areas in forest conservation strategies. The preparation of local floras or field guides should be encouraged parallel with Flora Malesiana.

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Laumonier, Y. (1990). Search for phytogeographic provinces in Sumatra. In: Baas, P., Kalkman, K., Geesink, R. (eds) The Plant Diversity of Malesia. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2107-8_17

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