Keywords
diversity
angiosperms
endemism
Cuba
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Abstract
A survey of epiphytic angiosperms in Cuba provides an overview of the composition and distribution of these plants based on literature, herbarium specimens, field observations, and personal communication with specialists. Information gathered included endemism, geographic distribution in Cuba, distribution in major vegetation types, and types of epiphyte growth habits. A total of 319 species of epiphytic angiosperms were recorded, representing 14 families. The Orchidaceae was the most species-rich epiphyte family, with 214 species, followed by Bromeliaceae and Piperaceae. Orchidaceae also had the highest percentage of epiphytic species, followed by Piperaceae. All of the major epiphyte growth habits are found among the Cuban epiphytes.
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