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Table 4 Abundance perception concerning the factors associated with the reduction presence of S. aristolochiifolia in the northern Sierra of State of Puebla

From: Uses, abundance perception, and potential geographical distribution of Smilax aristolochiifolia Mill (SMILACACEAE) on the Totonacapan Region of Puebla, Mexico

What factors are associated with the decline in the Kgentsililh population?

What is your perception of the abundance of the species?

Total

Very scarce

Scarce

Regular abundance

Abundant

Changes in land use

23

17

10

9

59

Herbicide use

61

31

16

13

121

Climate change

23

10

9

6

48

Over-collection

16

1

5

2

24

Urban growth increase

4

2

1

1

8

Total

127 (49%)

61 (23%)

41 (16%)

31 (12%)

260

  1. Chi2 = 9.955, df = 12, p = 0.620