Studies on Plant Community and Phenological Characteristics of Hac Sa Reservior in Macau

Abstract:

To understand the characteristics of plant community near to Hac Sa Reservior in Macau, the species composition, spatial structure, diversity and plant phenology of the community were studied by field investigation. The results showed that there were 88 species vascular plants, belonging to 47 families and 80 genera in 1200 m² plot. There were no donimant species in tree and shrub layers, the dominant species in herb layer was Lophatherum gracile and interlayer species were rich. The horizontal distribution of species was even. The physiognomy of the community was evergreen throughout the year. The phenology phases of most species had overlapping phenomenon. The duration of leaf spreading phase was long. The flowering focused from May to June and fruit ripening stage from October to November. Therefore, based on community and phenological characteristics of indigenous plants, some ornamental plants were selected for promoting landscape and ecological values as well as ecological restoration in Macau and neighboring areas.