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Reproductive phenology of Scaevola plumieri; a key coloniser of the coastal foredunes of South Africa
Author(s): I. C. Knevel and R. A. Lubke
Year: 2004
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Plant Ecology
Volume: 175
Issue: 1
Pages: 137-145
Article Topic(s): Phenology,Morphology,Seed collecting
Research Setting(s): Coastal
Species Referenced: Scaevola plumieri (Gullfeed),
Abstract
Studies the reproductive phenology of Scaevola plumieri, a major pioneer species in dune environments, in South Africa. Reproduction is mainly vegetative although some sexual reproduction also occurs. Dune position affected the reproduction of this species such that stems at the landward face of foredunes had a higher reproductive performance.Suggested Citation
I. C. Knevel and R. A. Lubke. "Reproductive phenology of Scaevola plumieri; a key coloniser of the coastal foredunes of South Africa." Plant Ecology 175.1 (2004): 137-145.Go back