Floristic distribution of the montane cloud forest at the Tapichalaca reserve, Cantón Palanda, Zamora province.

Abstract:

A floristic survey was conducted along the altitudinal gradient of Reserva Tapichalaca from May 2002 to March 2004. The floristic composition of the mountain forest was determined on seven altitudinal levels between 1800-2800 m (1850, 2000, 2150, 2300, 2450, 2600 y 2750 m). At every level, a sample of 0.15 ha, divided in three plots of 50 x 10 m (500 m2) each was taken. 852 plant specimens of 52 families, 107 genera and 192 species were encounteres. The main number of genera belonged to the Rubiaceae. The most species rich genus was Miconia (Melastomataceae). The most species rich families were Melastomataceae, Rubiaceae and Lauraceae. The ecologically most important species change with altitude. Generally, the forests tudies consists of small trees with a diameter of mostly less than 30 cm at breast height. Key words: Floristic composition, altitudinal range, structure.

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2004

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