Regional ecosystem details for 3.5.16
| Regional ecosystem | 3.5.16 |
|---|---|
| Vegetation Management Act class | Least concern |
| Wetlands | Not a Wetland |
| Biodiversity status | No concern at present |
| Extent in reserves | This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.5.42. |
| Short description | Melaleuca viridiflora +/- Neofabricia myrtifolia low woodland on colluvial areas |
| Structure code | Low Woodland |
| Description | [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.5.42. Melaleuca viridiflora, (broad-leaved teatree) together with Neofabricia myrtifolia (yellow teatree), Allocasuarina littoralis (black sheoak), Asteromyrtus brassii and sometimes Acacia brassii (Brass's wattle) dominate the sparse canopy (4-12m tall). Corymbia nesophila (Melville Island bloodwood) and less frequently Eucalyptus tetrodonta (Darwin stringybark) are present as emergent trees (9-16m tall). The same species dominate the sparse low tree layer (2-5m tall). A sparse shrub layer (0.5-3m tall) is present, with Acacia calyculata, Persoonia falcata (geebung), Hibbertia banksii forma banksii, Melaleuca viridiflora, Asteromyrtus lysicephala (back to front bush) and Choriceras tricorne (Cape Choriceras) occurring at the highest densities. The ground layer is sparse, and frequently dominated by Xanthorrhoea johnsonii (grass tree). Commonly encountered graminoids include Eriachne spp. (wanderrie grasses), Schoenus sparteus and Cleistochloa spp. Occurs on colluvial areas, adjacent to granitic ranges. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21a). |
| Supplementary description | Neldner and Clarkson (in prep), 146 |
| Comments | 3.5.16: West of Lockhart River. |
1 Estimated extent is from version 13 pre-clearing and 2021 remnant regional ecosystem mapping. Figures are rounded for simplicity. For more precise estimates, including breakdowns by tenure and other themes see remnant vegetation in Queensland.
2 Superseded: Revision of the regional ecosystem classification removed this regional ecosystem code from use. It is included in the regional ecosystem description database because the RE code may appear in older versions of RE mapping and the Vegetation Management regulation.
