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Caatinga Xeromorphic Scrub Macrogroup | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Caatinga Xeromorphic Scrub Macrogroup Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: Deciduous, xerophytic, low thorn forests which constitute the main Caatinga woodland type. They are formed by profusely branched, spiny trees with tortuous trunks and leafless for long periods, with a canopy reaching up to 7-15 m developed on deep soils originated from the crystalline basement. The main tree components, many of which store water in their trunks or modified root systems, include <i>Schinopsis brasiliensis, Astronium urundeuva, Spondias tuberosa, Bursera leptophloeos, Caesalpinia pyramidalis, Aspidosperma pirifolium</i>, the palm <i>Syagrus coronata</i>, and cacti <i>Cereus</i> spp. Also in this macrogroup are included xerophytic deciduous shrublands growing on shallow soils of the crystalline rock outcrops accompanied by cacti and terrestrial bromeliads. Dominant species belong to the genera <i>Caesalpinia, Aspidosperma, Croton, Mimosa, Jatropha</i>, and <i>Pilosocereus</i>.  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:41007-{8C86B181-F50F-4FC0-9542-F672E8D10831} Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 17-Apr-2014 to: ongoing
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Brazilian-Parana Xeromorphic Scrub & Grassland Division This Community's Level: Macrogroup This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.885131 NatureServe Explorer   Code: M778   Scientific: Caatinga Xeromorphic Scrub Macrogroup