Dispersal syndromes of shrub and tree species of three types of plant cover sites of Quininí, Tibacuy township, Cundinamarca, Colombia

Authors

  • Jhon Alexander Buitrago Méndez, CO Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas
  • Luis Gabriel López-Herrera Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Bogotá, Colombia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18636/bioneotropical.v5i1.115

Keywords:

Agroforestry, Birdlife, Fallows, Ornitocora zoocoria, Secondary forest, Transect.

Abstract

Purpose: A floristic survey was conducted in three types of coverages to identify dispersal syndromes diasporas of shrub-tree species in three zones corresponding to secondary forest and agroforestry tall stubble Quininí Natural Park area, Tibacuy municipality, Cundinamarca, Colombia. Methodology: The temporary units rose by a transect four meters by 70 meters and shrub-tree, diameter at breast height cm DBH five species were recorded, this was done in the three zones. Results: The method was the most dominant scattering ornitocora zoocoria because of the 15 species recorded, 10 use this mechanism to spread, followed anemocorous dispersion. Conclusion: The importance of birds as a key player in the recovery and expansion of the plant cover in disturbed areas is highlighted. 

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Author Biography

Jhon Alexander Buitrago Méndez, CO, Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas

Bogota, DC , Colombia

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Published

2015-01-29

How to Cite

Buitrago Méndez, J. A., & López-Herrera, L. G. (2015). Dispersal syndromes of shrub and tree species of three types of plant cover sites of Quininí, Tibacuy township, Cundinamarca, Colombia. JOURNAL OF NEOTROPICAL BIODIVERSITY, 5(1 Ene-Jun), 7–15. https://doi.org/10.18636/bioneotropical.v5i1.115

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