Aim Vascular epiphytes are ubiquitous components of wet tropical forests where they
contribute substantially to local and regional plant diversity. While some basic epiphyte …

The expansion of angiosperm‐dominated forests in the Cretaceous and early Cenozoic had
a profound effect on terrestrial biota by creating novel ecological niches. The majority of …

Aim To assess the range size patterns of ferns and lycophytes along elevational gradients at
different latitudes in an ecographical transition zone and search for predictors of range size …

Compared to other plant life‐forms, epiphytes remain understudied. Understanding the
responses of epiphytes to changing environmental conditions is necessary to predict …

Endangered species are Platycerium coronarium, Phlegmariurus magnusianus, and
Helminthostachys zeylanica. The threatened species endemic to the Philippines are …

Similar to plants in many other families, members of the Hymenophyllaceae use numerous
substrates for growth, eg, soil, rocks or tree bark. However, substrate preference does not …

Epiphytes are one of the most diversified plant life forms, whose species richness peaks in
the tropics and subtropics. Here we examined vertical distribution metrics (ie, number of …

Climate change is one of the most prominent factors influencing the spatial distribution of
plants in China, including gymnosperms. Climatic factors influence gymnosperm distribution …

Human disturbances are greatly threatening to the biodiversity of vascular plants. Compared
to seed plants, the diversity patterns of ferns have been poorly studied along disturbance …

Vascular epiphytes are plants that grow on phorophytes, and their distribution may vary both
horizontally and vertically. Understanding the factors shaping epiphyte distribution and their …