Epiphytic orchids are common in subtropical forests, but little is known about the factors that
determine their diversity. We surveyed two sites (north-facing Phulchowki and south-facing …

Vascular epiphytes are plants that grow on phorophytes, and their distribution may vary both
horizontally and vertically. Understanding the factors shaping epiphyte distribution and their …

Species interactions can shape the structure of natural communities. Such sets of
interactions have been described as complex ecological networks, an example of which is …

Epiphytes are plants that germinate and root non-parasitically on other plants, without
contact with the soil. They are hyper-diverse and comprise approximately 9% of all vascular …

The shrub, leaf, and fruit traits of natural blue honeysuckle populations at different elevations
were measured to explore the key factors influencing phenotypic variation as well as the …

Vascular epiphytes represent a remarkable characteristic of the tropical cloud forests. The
Serra da Mantiqueira (SM) represents one of the main highland areas of Brazil harboring …

Epiphytes are an important component of the diversity of tropical forests, and they also have
several ecological functions. Vegetation heterogeneity is one of the features responsible for …

Plant communities store carbon in their biomass, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse
gases in the atmosphere. Many studies about aboveground biomass (AGB) have been …

Studies conducted on vascular epiphytes in Minas Gerais have revealed high richness in
the seasonal semi-deciduous forests (SSF) in comparison with those of other Brazilian …

ABSTRACT The Atlantic Forest is made up of different vegetation types over extensive
latitude. Most of its remnants are in mountain ranges, which are responsible for the …