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Comm #11031
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Hyeronima nipensis - Sloanea curatellifolia - Byrsonima spicata Forest
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accession code: VB.CC.36499.CEGL008302
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Areces-Mallea, A. E., A. S. Weak... |
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Serpentine rainforest community with two canopy layers, a rather dense shrub layer and a poorly developed herb layer. The 18- to 25-m high upper canopy is dominated by <i>Hyeronima nipensis</i> or codominated by this former species and other associates such as <i>Sloanea curatellifolia, Byrsonima spicata (= Byrsonima coriacea)</i>, and <i>Chionanthus domingensis (= Linociera domingensis)</i>. This forest association is poor in tree-ferns, epiphytes, and bryophytes. Other common species may include <i>Myrsine coriacea, Terminalia nipensis, Podocarpus ekmanii, Calophyllum utile, Ocotea nemodaphne (= Ocotea cuneata), Coccoloba retusa, Chrysophyllum argenteum, Miconia serrulata, Sideroxylon cubense (= Dipholis cubensis)</i>, and others. East Cuba: Sierra de Nipe and Sierra Cristal, between 400 and 800 m elevation. |
Comm #11032
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Laplacea haematoxylon - Solanum punctulatum - Turpinia occidentalis Forest
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accession code: VB.CC.35807.CEGL008303
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Forest community with two tree strata, the 12- to 18-m upper one essentially codominated by three species: <i>Laplacea haematoxylon, Solanum punctulatum</i>, and <i>Turpinia occidentalis</i>. The 4- to 10-m second canopy layer is richer in species: <i>Mecranium purpurascens, Psychotria corymbosa</i>, and <i>Cestrum hirtum</i> are usually well represented, and tree-ferns are very frequent, particularly <i>Cyathea pubescens</i>. A characteristic diagnostic species of this association is <i>Boehmeria caudata</i>, which is absent from other forest types in the area. The shrub layer includes <i>Besleria lutea, Piper arboreum, Piper fadyenii, Acalypha virgata</i>, and <i>Tournefortia glabra</i>, and the thick-stemmed woody climber <i>Marcgravia brownei</i> is present. DISTRIBUTION: Jamaica: The Blue Mountains. |
Comm #11033
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Alchornea latifolia - Calyptronoma occidentalis - Solanum acropterum - Piper discolor Forest
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accession code: VB.CC.36417.CEGL008309
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Rainforest community on limestone-derived, light-brown clay loam, with a rather dense 8- to 11-m high canopy composed of <i>Alchornea latifolia, Solanum acropterum, Calyptronoma occidentalis, Clethra occidentalis, Piper discolor, Piper arboreum, Laplacea haematoxylon, Hedyosmum arborescens, Guarea swartzii, Cleyera thaeoides, Conostogia montana</i>, and others. This association shares a number of species with the lower <i>Psidium montanum</i> submontane rainforests on limestone soils, e.g. <i>Calyptronoma occidentalis, Picramnia antidesma, Cordia elliptica, Ardisia brittonii, Psychotria discolor</i>, and <i>Syngonium auritum</i>, but the species <i>Solanum acropterum</i> has not been recorded in other montane forest types. Climbers are frequent and epiphytes abundant. The rather poor herb layer may be dominated almost exclusively by <i>Diplazium costale</i>. DISTRIBUTION: Jamaica: the John Crow Mountains. |
Comm #11034
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Symphonia globulifera - Alchornea latifolia Forest
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accession code: VB.CC.34975.CEGL008310
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Essentially similar in tree species composition to the <i>Alchornea latifolia - Calyptronoma occidentalis - Solanum acropterum - Piper discolor</i> Forest but distinguished by its more open appearance, the presence of <i>Symphonia globulifera</i> and other species which favor soils with impeded drainage, and the much greater cover of the herb layer. This can be composed of <i>Scleria cubensis, Dicranopteris pectinata</i>, and <i>Odontosoria jenmanii</i>. This association is dispersed in patches among the above-mentioned forest, influenced by impeded drainage, on a dark-brown clay loam with massive structure. DISTRIBUTION: Jamaica: The John Crow Mountains. |
Comm #11035
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Didymopanax tremulus - Podocarpus aristulatus - Ocotea wrightii Forest
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accession code: VB.CC.36190.CEGL008318
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Montane cloud forest with a closed 8- to 13-m high canopy and scattered emergent <i>Didymopanax tremulus, Podocarpus aristulatus</i>, and <i>Ocotea wrightii</i> trees attaining 15 m, and eventually 20 m, high. Most common species forming the dense 8- to 13-m tall tree layer are <i>Brunellia comocladiifolia, Trema micranthum, Weinmannia pinnata, Oreopanax capitatus</i>, and the tree-ferns <i>Cyathea fulgens</i> and <i>Cyathea furfuracea</i>. Among the shrubs, probably <i>Miconia selleana</i> is most characteristic. All these component plants support an extensive layer of vascular and nonvascular epiphytes. <i>Arthrostylidium</i> sp. may become locally abundant, especially in disturbed areas. DISTRIBUTION: Hispaniola (Dominican Republic): Sierra de Neiba Occidental; Sierra de Bahoruco; Cordillera Central. |
Comm #11036
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A.1598
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accession code: VB.CC.1351.A1598
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This alliance, found in the midwestern United States, occurs at the bases of steep cliffs. Disjunct populations of northern species are common. The most abundant species include ~Adoxa moschatellina, Cornus canadensis, Circaea alpina, Cystopteris bulbifera, Impatiens pallida, Maianthemum canadense, Mertensia paniculata$, and ~Mitella nuda$. Exposed talus and boulders are common. ^This alliance occurs at the bases of steep, north-facing, dolomite talus slopes. Cold air drains from the fissures and ice caves and maintains cool, moist conditions. Stands of this alliance are often small. |
Comm #11037
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Sideroxylon jubillum - Roystonea elata Forest
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accession code: VB.CC.35296.CEGL008332
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With a 20-to 25-m high, rather closed upper canopy, and a 8- to 15-m high lower tree stratum. The buttressed <i>Sideroxylon jubillum (= Dipholis jubillum)</i> is the most common emergent tree in this forest. Characteristic species of the upper canopy layer are <i>Roystonea elata (= Roystonea regia), Calophyllum antillanum (= Calophyllum calaba), Ziziphus rhodoxylon, Ficus berteroi, Zanthoxylum martinicense, Zanthoxylum cubense, Schefflera morototonii (= Didymopanax morototonii), Sapium laurifolium (= Sapium jamaicense), Faramea occidentalis, Guarea guidonia, Cupania glabra</i>, and <i>Cupania americana</i>. The lower tree stratum may include <i>Oxandra lanceolata, Oxandra laurifolia, Chrysophyllum argenteum, Dendropanax arboreus, Lonchocarpus heptaphyllus (= Lonchocarpus latifolius), Sloanea amygdalina, Wallenia laurifolia</i> and <i>Gymnanthes lucida (= Ateramnus lucidus)</i>. DISTRIBUTION: East Cuba: Sierra Maestra mountain range. |
Comm #11038
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Hibiscus elatus - Calophyllum antillanum Forest
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accession code: VB.CC.35917.CEGL008334
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Seasonally flooded evergreen forest community occurring on the somewhat higher plains of the swamp basins of Cuba and in the supralittoral marsh zone, mostly in the great flat peninsulas of quaternary limestone (Guanacahabibes, Zapata, southern Isle of Pines), and along the low southern coastal area of the Cuban plain. This forest association is codominated by <i>Hibiscus elatus</i> and <i>Calophyllum antillanum (= Calophyllum calaba)</i> and has a high frequency and abundance of macro- and mesophyllous climbers and xerophytic epiphytes (<i>Tillandsia</i> spp.). |
Comm #11039
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Calophyllum calaba ssp. pinetorum - Coccoloba retusa Forest
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accession code: VB.CC.36251.CEGL008337
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Evergreen forest characterized by a great participation of sclerophyllous and microphyllous trees and shrubs. Prevalent elements in this association are <i>Calophyllum calaba ssp. pinetorum</i> and <i>Coccoloba retusa</i>. Other species may include <i>Dipholis neglecta, Zanthoxylum cubense, Dendropanax cuneifolius, Pachyanthus tetramerus, Trichilia trachyantha, Picramnia reticulata, Calyptranthes caroli, Myrcia valenzuelana, Acunaeanthus tinifolius, Lagetta wrightiana, Malpighia wrightiana</i>, and others. DISTRIBUTION: West Cuba: Pinar del Rio prov. |
Comm #11040
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Juniperus deppeana / Muhlenbergia emersleyi Woodland
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accession code: VB.CC.33588.CEGL000697
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