Regional ecosystem details for 3.5.18
| Regional ecosystem | 3.5.18 |
|---|---|
| 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 3.5.40. |
| Short description | Melaleuca viridiflora and M. stenostachya low open woodland on flat plains |
| Structure code | Low Open Woodland |
| Description | [RE not in use]²: This regional ecosystem is now mapped as 3.5.40. Melaleuca viridiflora (broad-leaved paperbark), frequently together with M. stenostachya (fibre-barked teatree), dominates the very sparse to sparse canopy (8-14m tall). A very sparse sub-canopy tree layer (4-8m tall) is usually present, and dominated by Petalostigma banksii (smooth-leaved quinine), M. foliolosa (scale-leaved teatree) and M. stenostachya. Scattered shrubs (0.5-2.5m tall) consisting mainly of the same species plus Croton arnhemicus and M. viridiflora are sometimes present. Xanthorrhoea johnsonii (grass-tree) dominates in some areas. The ground layer is sparse to mid-dense and dominated by Sarga plumosum (plume sorghum), Alloteropsis semialata, Arundinella setosa and Eremochloa bimaculata. Occurs on flat plains. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 21a). Vegetation communities in this regional ecosystem include: 3.5.18x2: [RE not in use]²: This vegetation community is not mapped. Vachellia ditricha (fish poison tree) dominates the sparse canopy. Scattered emergent Eucalyptus spp. or Corymbia spp. are often present. Widely scattered shrubs (0.5-2m tall) are common with A. ditricha the most frequently encountered. The mid-dense to dense ground layer is usually dominated by the grasses Themeda arguens, Digitaria spp. and Sarga plumosum (plume sorghum). Occurs on erosional plains. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 27c). |
| Supplementary description | Neldner and Clarkson (in prep), 157 |
| Comments | 3.5.18: Especially in the Lakefield area. 3.5.18x2: Widely scattered patches. |
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2 Superseded: Revision of the regional ecosystem classification removed this regional ecosystem code from use.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.
