@article{oai:kanazawa-u.repo.nii.ac.jp:00012886, author = {Zheng-Xiang Wang, Wang and Fujiwar, Kazue}, issue = {2}, journal = {植物地理・分類研究 = The journal of phytogeography and toxonomy}, month = {Dec}, note = {Beech(Fagus)forests were surveyed from eastern to western central China by phytosociological methods (Braun-Blanquet 1964)and were summarized into four communities. The main environmental factors affecting vegetation establishment were analyzed. Physiognomically, Fagus forests in central China can be classified into two types. Type 1 involves semi-evergreen forests of evergreen and deciduous broad-leaved trees. This type oc-curs at high altitude(1,140―1,980 m)in mountains with clouds and mist ; the climate is warm and moist. Low temperature and freezing damage are the main limiting factors. Type 2 is deciduous broad-leaved forests. These occur in low mountains(900―1,040 m)in coastal areas. Typhoons and rainstorms are the main limiting factors. Type 2 is similar to the Sapio japonici-Fagetum crenatae in southern Japan.}, pages = {137--157}, title = {A preliminary vegetation study of Fagus forests in central China : species composition, structure and ecotypes}, volume = {51}, year = {2003} }