Data from: Structural complexity and large-sized trees explain shifting species richness and carbon relationship across vegetation types

The dataset consisted of floristic information (tree species names, tree density, and diameter at breast height – DBH and tree height) from 124 plots, established using a stratified random sampling scheme across gallery forest, woodland, savannahs and mixed plantations in Benin, West Africa. Plot size was approximately 0.18ha. In each plot, all individuals with diameter ≥ 5 cm were measured and identified at species level.