STRUCTURE AND DIVERSITY OF A SUBMONTANE SCRUB COMMUNITY IN TAMAULIPAS, MEXICO

Abstract

A submontane scrub vegetation from the State of Tamaulipas, Mexico, is described based on the analysis of richness, diversity and structure. Results indicate that this scrub is diverse (29 species) when compared to other similar plant communities in Northeastern Mexico and an ecotone was observed with low deciduous forests. Most species are widespread and two recorded species (Neopringlea integrifolia and Iresine orientalis) are endemic to the Sierra Madre Oriental. Although the site is close to a natural protected area, there are signs of anthropogenic pressure threatening the conservation of this submontane scrub.