Plant functional trait data and reflectance spectra for 22 palmiet wetland species.

ABSTRACT: We provide reflectance spectra for 22 South African palmiet wetland species collected in spring 2015 from three wetlands throughout the Cape Floristic Region. In addition, we provide summarized plant functional trait data, as well as supporting and meta-data. Reflectance spectra were collected with a portable ASD Fieldspec Pro using standard methods. The 14 plant functional traits were measured on 10 replicates of each species, following standard protocols. We provide tables detailing these standard methods, as well a table with hypotheses on how these 14 continuous traits, as well as an additional 9 categorical traits, may affect ecosystem service provision. In addition, tables are attached which detail which functional and spectral groups these species belong to, according to the data. F

SUBMITTER: Rebelo AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6143752 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature