Inventory and Assessment of Lycophytes in the Selected Forest Patches of Kalabugao, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon
Lycophytes in the Selected Forest Patches of Kalabugao, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon
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https://doi.org/10.51200/jtbc.v22i.6340Keywords:
club moss, spike moss, quillworts, vascular plants, MindanaoAbstract
Lycophytes, a group of ancient vascular plants, represent a fascinating evolutionary lineage with significant ecological and evolutionary importance. This study was carried out to determine species composition, describe the diagnostic characteristics, and assess the conservation status and endemism of lycophyte species in Kalabugao, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon. A total of nine lycophyte species were recorded in Kalabugao, namely Phlegmariurus banayanicus Herter, Huperzia sp., Phlegmariurus salvinioides (Herter) Ching, Palhinhaea cernua (L.) Vasc. & Franco, Selaginella alligansHieron., S. involvens (Sw.) Spring, S. llanosii Hieron, S. negrosensis Hieron., and Selaginella sp. Assessment of conservation status and endemism revealed that two species are endangered (EN) and two species are of least concern (LC). This study contributes to the broader understanding of lycophyte biology and ecology, emphasizing their role in terrestrial ecosystems and their evolutionary significance.References
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