Plant Trait Dataset for Tree-Like Growth Forms Species of the Subtropical Atlantic Rain Forest in Brazil

Abstract

Plant functional traits have been incorporated in studies of vegetation ecology to better understand the mechanisms of ecological processes. For this reason, a global effort has been made to collect functional traits data for as many species as possible. In light of this, we identified the most common species of an area of 15,335 km 2 inserted in the subtropical Atlantic Rain Forest in Southern Brazil. Then, we compiled functional trait information mostly from field samples, but also from herbarium and literature. The dataset presents traits of leaf, branch, maximum potential height, seed mass, and dispersion syndrome of 117 species, including trees, tree ferns, and palms. We also share images of anatomical features of branches used to measure wood traits. Data tables present mean trait values at individual and species level. Images of wood and stomatal features may be useful to assess other anatomical traits that were not covered in the data tables for the anatomical determination of species and/or for educational purposes.

Short gradient, but distinct plant strategies: The CSR scheme applied to subtropical forests

“…Additionally, we included a few species (11) from the database provided in Rodrigues et al. (2018). Not all species present at our study sites had trait information in our trait database.…”

“…In order to evaluate ecological strategies for each species included in our compilation, we gathered information on three leaf functional traits: leaf area (LA, mm 2 ), specific leaf area (SLA, mm 2 /mg) and leaf dry mass content (LDMC, mg/g Additionally, we included a few species (11) from the database provided in Rodrigues et al (2018). Not all species present at our study sites had trait information in our trait database.…”

Relación entre estrategias de historia de vida y atributos funcionales en especies arbóreas del Bosque Atlántico semideciduo de Misiones

“…En el caso de la altura de la planta, el valor consignado en la mayoría de los casos representa un valor aproximado de la estatura de la planta a la madurez (López et al 1987). Además, para 39 de esas 62 especies se dispuso de valores de área foliar (AF), área foliar específica (AFE) y el espesor de la hoja (EH) (Prado et al 2015;Silva 2015;Nascimento 2017;Rodrigues et al 2018). Todos los trabajos citados determinaron los atributos foliares siguiendo el protocolo descrito por Cornelissen et al (2003).…”