Phytocoenoses on ophiolites in the rain forests of Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, Eastern Cuba
Physiognomic, ecological and phytosociological characteristics of the sintaxa of two types of rain forests on ophiolites in the Alejandro de Humboldt National Park were studied; these are the most developed, extensive, varied, best conserved and typical rain forests of the Cuban archipelago. Some of...
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| Language: | English |
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Caldasia |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/cal/article/view/64581 |
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| Summary: | Physiognomic, ecological and phytosociological characteristics of the sintaxa of two types of rain forests on ophiolites in the Alejandro de Humboldt National Park were studied; these are the most developed, extensive, varied, best conserved and typical rain forests of the Cuban archipelago. Some of them reach a height of 45 m with three tree layers. They occur from near sea level to over 900 m and rainfall ranges from 2000 to 3600 mm. Two alliances, four associations and seven subassociations are described for the first time, thereby increasing the park’s value as a natural heritage site. |
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| ISSN: | 0366-5232 2357-3759 |