Data · dataset · 2024
Inventory of Tree Species Afram Plains
Listed in Teesside University Research Data Repository
The dataset presents a list of tree species found in the Afram Plains region of Ghana, with both common and scientific names provided.
Description
It includes a total of 93 tree species, with some species having multiple common names listed. The list is organized into two main categories: charcoal species and non-charcoal species.
For each tree species, the common name(s) are listed, followed by the corresponding scientific name. In some cases, there are additional notes or specifications in parentheses, such as "(bitter cola)" or "(common)". The dataset covers a diverse range of tree species, including both native and introduced species, and represents a snapshot of the tree diversity in the Afram Plains region.
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The list includes the local knowledge and usage of these tree species, as evidenced by the variety of common names provided. Some of the species are noted for their use in charcoal production, while others have cultural or economic significance, like the "bitter cola" (Garcinia kola) and "mahogany" (Khaya ivorensis). The dataset provides valuable information on the diversity of tree species and local knowledge in the Afram Plains region of Ghana.
It could be useful for ecological research, conservation efforts, or ethnobotanical studies..
Links
Where it is published
- DOI doi.org/10.17632/kpt76sbv53.1 ↗
DOI / persistent id · from researchdata tees ac uk
Catalogue records · 1
- OAI-PMH record data.mendeley.com/oai?verb=GetRecord&metadataPrefix=oai_dc&identifier=oai%3Adata… ↗
metadata API · from researchdata tees ac uk
Topics
- From keywords
- Earth & Environmental Science
Provenance · 1 source records, 6 field assertions
| Source | Key | Last seen | Raw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teesside University Research Data Repository | oai:data.mendeley.com/kpt76sbv53.1 | 15 h ago | JSON v1 |
| Field | Assertion | Extractor | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| access_level | source · researchdata tees ac uk | connector:researchdata_tees_ac_uk@1.0.0 | |
| concepts[field].local:field:earth-environmental | mapping · researchdata tees ac uk | connector:researchdata_tees_ac_uk@1.0.0 | |
| description | source · researchdata tees ac uk | connector:researchdata_tees_ac_uk@1.0.0 | /metadata/dc/description |
| license | source · researchdata tees ac uk | connector:researchdata_tees_ac_uk@1.0.0 | /metadata/dc/rights |
| publication_date | source · researchdata tees ac uk | connector:researchdata_tees_ac_uk@1.0.0 | |
| title | source · researchdata tees ac uk | connector:researchdata_tees_ac_uk@1.0.0 | /metadata/dc/title |