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The laterite-bauxite plateaus in North East Suriname form a large geological formation, locally called the
Brokolonko formation, and include, among others, the Nassau, Brownsberg, Winti Wai, Hok-a-Hin,
Stonbroekoe, Majordam, and Lely Mountains. These plateaus together cover less than 0.5% of Suri-
name’s land surface (Figure 3.1) and may constitute a rare and endangered landscape type.
Figure 3.1. Bauxite caps (Brokolonko landscape) of Northeast Suriname as indicated by the 1977 soil map (CBL 1977).
Because most of these formations are laterite-bauxite plateaus (including Nassau, Lely and Browns-
berg), they are attractive sites for open pit bauxite mining. Each has been explored for aluminium ore,
and several have mining concessions located within their boundaries. Recently mineral exploration has
been carried out in the Brownsberg Nature Park (BNP), affecting its status as an undisturbed and pro-
tected natural area.
In January and February 2003 the National Herbarium of the Netherlands – Utrecht Branch
(NHN-U) and the National Herbarium of Suriname (BBS), with logistical support from SURALCO,
carried out a botanical expedition to the Nassau Mountains (Bánki et al. 2003). During this expedition
numerical data on tree diversity were obtained by establishing five and a half 1-ha plots, while general
plant collecting surveys were conducted to obtain an insight into the flora of the Nassau Mountains.
Table 3.1. Plot meta data. Coordinates in UTM (zone 21), Altitude in m ASL, Dimensions in m x m.
Name Easting Northing Altitude Dimensions Forest
BB1 545061 697876 c. 500 100 x 100 Plateau forest, few palms
BB2 545455 700277 c. 500 100 x 100 Mixed, high plateau forest
BB3 547039 700849 c. 500 100 x 100 High forest on plateau
BB4 549831 702197 c. 350 100 x 100 High open forest on slope, multiple treefall gaps
BB5 551464 700083 c. 100 100 x 100 Disturbed forest in lowland. Signs of previous logging.
BB6 546585 702175 c. 350 100 x 100 High mixed forest; on slope
BB8 545469 705755 c. 100 500 x 20 Mixed high forest, very open understorey in lowland
BB9 546456 700480 c. 500 100 x 100 Plateau, mountain savanna forest
L1 472256 750297 670 100 x 100 Plateau, high forest, close to edge.
L2 471236 751090 c. 600 100 x 100 Plateau, high forest
L3 472697 751155 670 100 x 100 Plateau, high forest, slightly disturbed
L4 469914 751482 430 100 x 100 Slope, high forest
L5 470396 751497 500 250 x 40 Plateau, mountain savanna forest
L6 472343 746542 135 250 x 40 Lowland, high forest
L7 471978 749208 135 250 x 40 Lowland, high forest
L8 469914 751482 420 250 x 40 Slope, high forest
N1 529275 764217 c. 500 500 x 20 Plateau, high forest
N2 532708 764867 c. 500 250 x 20 Plateau, high forest
N3 532755 765819 c. 500 100 x 100 Plateau, high forest
N4 545419 774643 c. 50 500 x 20 Lowland, high forest
N5 545915 775512 c. 50 500 x 20 Lowland, high forest
N6 534038 764840 c. 500 100 x 100 Plateau, high forest
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species) and abundance into account. For weighting option Mountain savanna forest
CI = nI / ∑nI was used, which is the most widely used and The mountain savanna forest is a xerophytic forest and is
recommended measure. We used 9999 permutations in the found where the laterite cap is near the surface (rocky soils)
test. Two tests were carried out based on two a-priori selec- and where there is only a thin layer of topsoil dominated by
tions: 1) plots at the base (including the slope) vs. plots on blackish gravel (iron-stones). At such places, there is a rapid
the plateaus vs. mountain savanna forest plots and 2) plots run-off of rainwater and the soil dries out quickly, especially
on and in the surrounding of the three mountains as treat- during the dry season. There are several types of mountain
ment blocks (Lely vs. Nassau vs. BNP). savanna forest differing in forest height and species compo-
To test for differences in composition as a function of sition. A type mostly seen on the Brownsberg and Nassau
distance, we carried out a Mantel test (PC-ORD, see above) Mountains has a stature of 15 to 20 m in height with an
using two matrices, one with the plot data and one with open canopy, and is dominated by Hevea guianensis, Micran-
the plot locations (in UTM). For similarity the Relative dra brownsbergensis and species of Myrtaceae, Nyctaginaceae,
Sørensen index was used (see above), while for the distance Rubiaceae, and Celastraceae (e.g. plot BBS9). A lower type
matrix for plot location, the Euclidean distance was used, of mountain savanna forest is found especially on the Lely
calculated from the UTM coordinates (in metres). As test Mountains, and is characterized by a high stem density and
of significance, randomization of the data was used (9999 very low species diversity, a forest stature of 5 to 10 m in
runs). height (e. g. plot LeS5) and very open canopy conditions.
For Lely this forest type consists of the following main
Results species: Croton argyrophylloides (found on Nassau as well),
Micrandra brownsbergensis, Elvasia elvasioides and a high
Vegetation types
abundance of Myrtaceae spp (see indicator genera in the
The following main vegetation types were found on the three
plot inventories below). At Brownsberg the low mountain
mountains (based on Bánki et al. 2003, de Granville 1991,
savanna forest type can be found at some places along the
Lindeman and Moolenaar 1959, ter Steege et al. 2004, ter
trail to the Weti creek. This low type was not observed on
Steege et al. 2005, Teunissen 2005):
the Nassau Mountains, but could be expected there as well.
High dryland forest on laterite plateaus
Overall, the undergrowth of the mountain savanna forest is
The forest has a high stature with trees of 30-40 m and very poor in species, with Vriesea splendens and some mosses
emergent trees to 50 m in height. The soil is covered with a dominating, and few epiphytes occurring in trees.
relatively thin layer of organic material, and occasionally the Mountain savanna moss forest
laterite/bauxite cap is deep-seated, preventing the soil from The humid types of mountain savanna forest are worthwhile
drying out quickly during dry seasons. Trees belonging to to mention separately as mountain savanna moss forests, be-
the plant families of Vochysiaceae (e.g. Qualea), Lecythida- cause of their typical high coverage of vegetation and soil by
ceae (e.g. Couratari, Eschweilera and Lecythis), and Fabaceae mosses and high occurrence of orchids and other epiphytes
(e.g. Eperua falcata, and Parkia spp.) can be abundant. Palm such as ferns and bromeliads. The mountain savanna moss
trees hardly occur in this type of forest. Typical plant families forest occurs especially on the edge of the plateaus and on
of the understorey trees include Annonaceae, Violaceae, the slopes where rain clouds are often coming in contact
and Salicaceae (see indicator genera in the plot inventories with the mountains. However, on the Lely Mountains, the
below). On Lely notable species included Lacistema spp. mountain savanna moss forest can also be found on top of
and a cauliflorous 2 m high treelet of Connarus fasciculatus. the plateau itself. On the Lely plateau we found a very low
Notable shrubs include species from the Melastomataceae, (ca. 4 m in height) forest consisting of e.g. Myrtaceae, Cro-
Brunfelsia guianensis, and occasionally Rhabdodendron ton argyrophylloides, Micrandra brownsbergensis, and Clusia
amazonicum (Lely). The herb layer is poor, with the most species completely covered in dark brown mosses. Typical
encountered species including Olyra latifolia, Mapanea sylves- for the Lely Mountains is also the occurrence of Vriesea
tris, a few Piper species and some ferns. On Nassau a recent pleiosticha, and some Guyanan Highland elements such as
newly described species from French Guiana (Thymelaeaceae Ericaceae species (e.g. Cavendishia callista).
- Daphnopsis granvillei) was found abundantly at times in the
undergrowth. Vegetation on and near rocky creek beds
The vegetation on and near rocky creek beds was examined
High marsh forest on laterite plateaus by Tjon Lim Sang and Van de Wiel (1980) at Brownsberg
At places where the laterite cap shows depressions, ponds (see also Teunissen 2005 for a more detailed description).
can be formed during the rainy season and persist through- Close to the waterfalls and in the mist zone of the water
out the dry season. On Nassau this is characterized by domi- many liverworts, mosses, ferns, and herbs (e.g. Dicranopy-
nance of Symphonia globulifera and Pterocarpus officinalis in gium pygmaeum) occur. On wet rocks Hymenophyllaceae
some parts. Usually, the high dryland forest is intermingled and Sellaginella species can be found as well. On the dryer
with elements from the high marsh forest such as Euterpe parts species of Acanthaceae, Araceae, Campanulaceae, Cy-
oleracea and Marantaceae species (see also vegetation on and clantahcaeae, Gesneriaceae and Piperaceae occur. Thurnia
near rocky creek beds).
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sphaerocephala and Saxofridericia aculeata were found in and sioides, Croton argyrophylloides, Qualea rosea, Astrocaryum
along creeks of gullies at the Nassau Mountains. Close to the sciophilum, Quararibea duckei, and Bocoa prouacensis. These
creeks tree ferns, e.g. Cyathea spp., can be found. species account for 23% of all individuals. The number of
species that was found with only one individual was 135,
High dryland forest on slopes
with 54 species having two individuals found.
Soils on the slopes are deeper than on the plateau, allowing
a forest with a very high stature at times reaching a height of Table 3.2. Primary diversity plot data. N = number of individuals,
60 m to be found. According to Schulz (in Teunissen 2005) S = number of species.
these forests are the best developed high forests in Northern
Name N S Fisher’s alpha
Suriname. On the ridges the soil can be shallower and this is
BB1 (Plateau) 639 165 72. 1
also reflected in the species composition. The composition
can be a mix of species occurring more at the plateau and BB2 (Plateau) 571 138 57. 8
more in the lowlands. Typical tree genera include: Eschweil- BB3 (Plateau) 635 136 53. 1
era, Couratari, Lecythis, Pouteria, Sloanea, Hymenaea, Virola
and Qualea. In some parts, where the soil is well-developed, BB4 (Slope) 466 121 53. 1
this forest type has an understorey dominated by several BB5 (Lowland) 540 126 51. 7
palm species, e.g. Oenocarpus bacaba, Astrocaryum sciophi-
BB6 (Slope) 548 136 57. 9
lum, and Astrocaryum paramaca. Annonaceae are also very
common in the understorey. Several Melastomataceae are BB7 (Lowland) 526 124 51. 2
also found in the understorey, such as Henriettea species. BB8 (Lowland) 562 115 43. 8
BB9 (Plateau; MSF) 623 119 43. 7
Disturbed or secondary forests
On each of the mountains man-made disturbances have L1 (Plateau) 638 150 61. 8
taken place due to bauxite exploration and other activities, L2 (Plateau) 494 137 62. 8
such as clearing areas for airstrips and radio towers. Where
bulldozers have opened the forest in the past, secondary L3 (Plateau) 602 170 78. 9
forest species can occur including Cecropia, Croton, Inga, L4 (Slope) 524 146 67. 1
Pourouma, Vismia species and several Melastomataceae and L5 (Plateau; MSF) 981 31 6. 1
Rubiaceae. In the understorey Heliconia species can be abun-
dant. Along the airstrips of Lely and Nassau the only types L6 (Lowland) 477 115 48. 1
of really open vegetation occur, allowing for rural plants to L7 (Lowland) 476 107 42. 9
flourish (e.g. Asteraceae, Cyperaceae, Poaceae). Along the
L8 (Slope) 490 112 45. 4
edges trees of Clusia spp., Byrsonima spp., Miconia spp.,
Eugenia spp., Isertia coccinea, Maprounea guianensis, Melas- N1 (Plateau) 477 112 46. 1
tomataceae and Solanaceae occur. In the shrub and low N2 (Plateau) 257 92 51. 3
tree layer many lianas such as Dioclea, Moutabea, Pinzona,
N3 (Plateau) 500 132 58. 5
Doliocarpus, Sabicea, Mikania and Rourea can be found. On
Brownsberg, mountain liana forest can be found. The moun- N4 (Lowland) 775 145 52. 6
tain liana forest is the result of large storms (“sibibusi”) such N5 (Lowland) 832 141 48. 7
as one storm that occurred in 1984 and documented by Van
Troon (1984). It is unclear whether the very low mountain N6 (Plateau) 608 137 55. 1
savanna forest on the plateaus of the Lely Mountains is also
the result of such natural disturbances. Tree α-diversity
The average Fisher’s α (a diversity measure corrected for sam-
Plot inventories ple size and widely used to compare plots) over the high for-
Most plots had a tree density between 450 and 600 trees est plots is 55.2. There is a small difference in the diversity of
(≥ 10 cm DBH). The mountain savanna forest of Lely had the plots of the plateau (with the exclusion of the mountain
a very high density (of small stems) of nearly 1000 stems savanna plots), slope or lowland (ANOVA, F[2,18] = 3.98, p
per ha (Table 3.2). The 23 plots contained a total of 13,241 = 0.037), with the lowlands having a slightly lower diver-
individuals, of which at present 599 (morpho-) species have sity (Fisher’s α = 48.4) than the slopes (55.9) and plateau
been identified. Of these, 292 have actually been identified plots (59.7). Table 3.2 shows the number of individuals,
at the species level. The remaining 307 species have been as- the number of species, and the Fisher’s α of the 23 plots.
signed to morpho-species (173 at the genus level, 121 at the The highest Fisher’s α is found in plot Lely 3 (78.9), which
family level and 13 unidentified). A full list of species and at present is the plot with the highest tree α-diversity in
numbers of individuals is given in Appendix 2. Suriname. The plot with the lowest diversity for Suriname,
The ten most common species on the plots are (in order however, is located just a kilometre away in the mountain
of abundance): Lecythis corrugata, Eperua falcata, Micrandra savanna forest (Plot L5). The high forest of the plateaus
brownsbergensis, Eschweilera sp. OSB167_263, Elvasia elva-
N5L
Habitat2
N4L N1P 0
1
N2P
2
N3P
BB5L N6P
BB7L BB8LBB4M L2P
Axis 2
L5S
BB3P BB9S
BB2P
BB1P
BB6M
L3P
L1P
L4M
L8M
L6L
L7L
Axis 1
Figure 3.2. Bi-plot of the NMDS Analysis of BNP (BB), Nassau Mts. (N) and Lely Mts. (L) plots. Last letter indicates relative
location: L, M (triangle upward) in lowland and (mid-) slope (c. 50-350 m) with deep soils, P (open diamonds) plots on
plateau (> 500 m) with relatively shallow soils, and S mountain savanna forest on the plateaus (S, triangle downwards)
with very shallow rocky soils. All species included. The data show a clear gradient from lowland to plateau and finally the
mountain savanna forest.
0.8
0.5
y = -0.0445Ln(x) + 0.4792
2
0.4 R = 0.663
0.3
0.2
y = -0.0534Ln(x) + 0.4726
2
R = 0.4874
0.1
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Distance (Km)
Figure 3.3. Distance has a significant effect on differences in composition of forest plots. Plots very
close by typically have an average similarity of 40%. This decreases over distance to 25%. Plots of
similar habitat have slightly higher floristic similarity (10% higher). Black diamonds comparison
plateau with plateau plots; Black circles lowland with lowland plots; Open diamonds: plateau with
lowland plots
and their surroundings have high diversity (Fisher’s α, 55.9) With MRPP the above results can be tested more for-
compared to most lowland forests plots in western Suriname mally. Differences between habitats (ecological location)
(c. 30), Mapane (c. 40) and Guyana (c. 20), but lower than (Lowland + Midslope, Plateau, MSF), while significant,
the average for French Guiana (c. 90). are small (MRPP: A = 0.082; P < 0.001). The few spe-
A comparison (Figure 3.2) in composition (of all species) cies significantly (PC-ORD, Indicator Species Analysis, P
between the plots of the three plateaus shows one major gradi- <0.05) more abundant or present on the plateaus were Neea
ent dominated by habitat location. Lowland and slope plots floribunda, Pouteria guianensis, Nyctaginaceae sp. OSB427,
are found on the left of this gradient, plateau plots in the mid- Sterculia sp. OSB276_554, Jacaranda copaia, Henriettea sp.
dle part and mountain savanna forest plots on the right. OSB324, Pouteria sp. OSB376, Protium sp. OSB337, Ocotea
The data in Figure 3.2 show a clear gradient from low- sp. OSB268, Qualea rosea, Cupania scrobiculata, Siparuna
land to plateau and finally to the mountain savanna forest. decipiens, Inga sp. OSB130, Simarouba amara, Abarema
Geographic location is distributed along the second axis. jupunba, and Pouteria sp. OSB318_342. Indicator species
Plots of Nassau are found in the lower part, while those of for the MSF of the plateaus were Ecclinusa guianensis, Clusia
Lely are located on the higher part with some overlap with sp. OSB472, Inga heterophylla, Micrandra brownsbergensis,
the BNP plots located in the center. Myrtaceae sp. OSB297, and Vitex triflora. Finally, indicator
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N5L
Habitat2
N4L 0
1
2
L5S
BB5L BB9S
N1P
BB8L BB3P
BB4M
L2P BB1P
Axis 2
BB2P
BB7L N3P
N6P
BB6M L4M L3P L1P
N2P
L8M
L6L
L7L
Axis 1
Figure 3.4. Bi-plot of the NMDS Analysis of genera of BNP (BB), Nassau Mts. (N) and Lely Mts. (L)
plots. Last letter indicates relative location: L, M (triangle upward) in lowland and (mid-) slope (c.
50-350 m) with deep soils, P (open diamonds) plots on plateau (> 500 m) with relatively shallow
soils, and S mountain savanna forest on the plateaus (S, triangle downwards) with very shallow
rocky soils. All genera included. The data show a clear gradient from lowland to plateau and finally
the mountain savanna forest.
1200
A 1200
B
1000 1000
800 800
# species
# species
600 600
400 400
200 BNP
200
Lely
Nassau
0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
# actual collections # collections
Figure 3.5 A. the number of collections made on the plateaus (and surrounding areas) determines the perceived species richness.
B. Species accumulation curves for the three plateaus, based on 500 randomisations. There is no difference in the speed at which
species richness (# species) increases with increasing (randomised) collecting effort (# collections).
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been collected elsewhere due to rarity or low collecting ef- eagle, macaws, coati mundi and four primate species were
fort. Until further collections are carried out, it is possible observed. However, gold mining and hunting are very close
to use the existing collections to get a second estimate of the to the plateau. A new gold mining camp was being set up
diversity of the bauxite plateaus (i.e. the species richness) during our fieldwork very close to plot 7 at the base of the
by using the species – collection curves of the three areas. mountain and hunting of spider monkeys (and other spe-
These curves describe how the number of species increases cies) was observed on the plateau and slopes itself.
with randomised collecting effort (for an example in the
Guianas see: ter Steege et al. 2000a). The curves for the three
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Plant collection data used in the current study.
Hans ter Steege, Olaf Bánki and Paddy Haripersaud
Data include the collectors included in the study, amount of collections per location (BB = Brownsberg; BW = Brownsweg;
Le = Lely; Ma = Marowijne; Mo = Moengo; Na = Nassau), and indication of the year of collection.
Grand
Collector(s) BB BW Le Ma Mo Na Year of collection
Total
Andel, T.R. van et al. 445 445 2003
Budelman, A. 1 1 1974
Christenhusz, M.J.M. & Bollendorff, S.M. 4 4 2003
Cowan, R.S. & Lindeman, J.C. 198 198 1954-55
Cremers, G. & Crozier, F. 1 1 1997
Determann, R.O. 44 44 1978-79
Donselaar, J. van & Helstone, E.M.C. 3 56 59 1965-66
Emden, W.C. van 13 13 1931
Evans, R.J. & McDonnell, K. 1 1 1999
Gerling, A.H. 13 13 1917-1922
Gonggrijp, J.W. 9 1 10 1910, 1915, 1917, 1924
Gonggrijp, L. 7 7 1924
Görts-van Rijn, A.R.A. 3 3 1999
Heyde, N.M. 7 7 1976-77
Hoffman, B. & Troon, F. van 2 2 1998
Jansen-Jacobs, M.J. et al. 441 408 849 2003-4
Jenman, G.S. 2 2 1918, 1924
Kanhai, E.D. 97 97 1971
Kastelein, W.J. 22 22 1977
Kock, C. 2 2 1972
Koster 17 17 1971-73
Kramer, K.U. & Hekking, W.H.A. 41 41 1961
Lanjouw, J. 18 18 36 1933
Lanjouw, J. & Lindeman, J.C. 2 176 801 979 1949
Lindeman, J.C. 69 69 e.g. 1967
Lindeman, J.C. & Cowan, R.S. 146 146 1954-55
Lindeman, J.C. & Mennega, E.A. 40 40 1977
Lindeman, J.C. & Roon, A.C. de 8 8 1981
Lindeman, J.C. & Stoffers, A.L. et al. 532 532 1975
Maas, P.J.M. et al. 52 52 1974
Maguire, B. & Maguire, C.K. 2 138 140 1955
Mori, S.A. & Bolten, A. 42 124 166 1976
Narain, T.R. 1 1 1975
Grand
Collector(s) BB BW Le Ma Mo Na Year of collection
Total
Nijverman, J. 28 28 1910, 1916-17
Picorni, J.L. 1 1 1920
Reeder, D. 1 1 1970
Roberts, L. 17 17 e.g. 1974-78
Roberts, L. & Schulz, J.P. 1 1 1975
Roberts, L. & Troon, F. van 14 14 1977
Scharf, U. 8 1 9 2001
Schulz, J.P. 2 1 3 1973
Stahel, G. 38 38 e.g. 1915-16, 1924
Stahel, G. & Gonggrijp, J.W. 65 65 e.g. 1915, 1923-25
Stahel, G. & Gonggrijp, L. 29 29 e.g. 1915, 1923-25
Tawjoeran, J.A. 49 49 1969, 1970, 1972
Teunissen, P.A. 3 3 1970, 1972, 1973, 1975
Teunissen, P.A. & Werkhoven, M.C.M. 6 6 1970, 1973, 1975
Tjon-Lim-Sang, R.J.M. & Wiel, I.H.M.
194 194 1975-77, 1981
van de
Troon, F. van 2 2 1975, 1977, 1980
Troon, F. van & Roberts, L. 2 2 1977
Various Collectors 848 11 859
Vreden, C.C.J. 32 32 1973-74
Vreden, C.C.J. & Werkhoven, M.C.M. 34 34 1973-74
Webster, G.L. 26 26 1979
Webster, G.L. & Armbruster, W.S. 2 2 1979
Werkhoven, M.C.M. 4 4 1972-73
Werkhoven, M.C.M. & Vreden C.C.J. 35 35 1972-73
Wessels Boer, J.G. 2 61 63 1963
Zaandam, C.J. 205 1 206 1921-26
Grand Total 2572 192 1097 176 2 1691 5730
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List of tree species and number of
individuals/species recorded in 23 plots in the
Nassau, Brownsberg, and Lely Mountains.
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Sum number of collections per species; IUCN: status according to IUCN red list; Prot: protected according to
Surinamese law (source Pieter Teunissen); End: endemic status (E = possibly endemic for Suriname); BB: Brownsberg;
BW: Brownsweg; Le: Lely Mts.; Ma: Marowijne (base of Nassau); Mo: Moengo; Na: Nassau Mts.
Family Species Sum IUCN Prot End BB BW Le Ma Mo Na
Acanthaceae Anisacanthus secundus 5 4 1
Acanthaceae Aphelandra scabra 1 1
Acanthaceae Blechum pyramidatum 1 1
Acanthaceae Justicia calycina 7 5 1 1
Acanthaceae Justicia cayennensis 4 4
Acanthaceae Lepidagathis alopecuroidea 2 2
Acanthaceae Mendoncia aspera 2 2
Acanthaceae Mendoncia hoffmannseggiana 6 2 2 2
Acanthaceae Pulchranthus surinamensis 4 4
Acanthaceae Pulchranthus variegatus 1 1
Acanthaceae Ruellia longifolia 3 1 2
Acanthaceae Ruellia rubra 4 2 1 1
Achariaceae Carpotroche surinamensis 10 7 1 2
Achariaceae Lindackeria sp. 1 1
Adiantaceae Adiantopsis radiata 2 2
Adiantaceae Adiantum cajennense 3 1 1 1
Adiantaceae Adiantum decoratum 1 1
Adiantaceae Adiantum fuliginosum 1 1
Adiantaceae Adiantum glaucescens 4 1 1 2
Adiantaceae Adiantum latifolium 3 2 1
Adiantaceae Adiantum leprieurii 2 1 1
Adiantaceae Adiantum macrophyllum 1 1
Adiantaceae Adiantum obliquum 2 1 1
Adiantaceae Adiantum paraense 1 1
Adiantaceae Adiantum phyllitidis 1 1
Adiantaceae Adiantum pulverulentum 2 2
Adiantaceae Adiantum terminatum 5 1 1 3
Adiantaceae Adiantum tetraphyllum 1 1
Adiantaceae Pityrogramma calomelanos 2 2
Algae Indet. 3 1 2
Amaranthaceae Cyathula prostrata 1 1
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