Table 3 Distribution pattern and species richness along the altitudinal gradient of the Merak Himalaya
From: Exploring the patterns of alpine vegetation of Eastern Bhutan: a case study from the Merak Himalaya
Plots | Altitude (m) | Degree of slope | Vegetation | Number of species | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tree | Shrubs | Herbs | ||||
Plot 1 | 3,320 | Flat | Riverine forest | 3 | 6 | 17 |
Plot 2 | 3,420 | Slope <45° | Abies–Rhododendron community | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Plot 3 | 3,520 | 3 | 1 | 6 | ||
Plot 4 | 3,620 | Slope >45° | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
Plot 5 | 3,720 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
Plot 6 | 3,820 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
Plot 7 | 3,920 | Juniperus scrub Community | 2 | Â | 4 | |
Plot 8 | 4,020 | Slope ≤45° | 1 |  | 7 | |
Plot 9 | 4,120 | Rhododendron krummholz | Â | 1 | 8 | |
Plot 10 | 4,220 | Â | 1 | 9 | ||
Plot 11 | 4,320 | Slope >50° | Alpine meadow |  | 1 | 9 |
Plot 12 | 4,510 | Â | 1 | 10 | ||