Pollen morphology of arboreal eudicotyledons of Serra da Capoeira Grande, Pedra Branca Geological Massif, Rio de Janeiro, Brazi

Authors

  • Cynthia Fernandes Pinto da Luz
  • Marcia Aguiar de Barros
  • Ortrud Monika Barth

Keywords:

Atlantic forest, pollen grains, trees.

Abstract

The pollen grain morphology of 37 tree species belonging to 20 families of eudicotyledons occurring in the Pedra Branca Mountain range, at the Environmental Protection Area (EPA) of Capoeira Grande ridge, Rio de Janeiro, is presented. This study was based on morphological observations and pollen grain illustrations using light microscopy. Pollen grain characteristics are strongly variable and may be used for identifi cation of the respective species of origin.

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Published

2019-01-31

How to Cite

Luz, C. F. P. da, Barros, M. A. de, & Barth, O. M. (2019). Pollen morphology of arboreal eudicotyledons of Serra da Capoeira Grande, Pedra Branca Geological Massif, Rio de Janeiro, Brazi. Iheringia. Série Botânica., 73(3), 308–328. Retrieved from https://isb.emnuvens.com.br/iheringia/article/view/774

Issue

Vol. 73 No. 3 (2018)

Section

Papers