Growth characteristics of a rare epiphytic fern <i>Pyrrosia linearifolia</i> in hardscape habitats

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  • 稀少な着生シダ類ビロードシダ（<i>Pyrrosia linearifolia</i>）のハードスケープにおける生育特性

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<p>I investigated if walls, including stone walls, could be used as habitats for the communities of Pyrrosia linearifolia (Ulabaceae), a rare epiphytic fern. I confirmed establishment of P. linearifolia communities on 14 walls in 3 survey sites in Japan. Most walls on which P. linearifolia was found were almost vertical; other epiphytic ferns were also found in these walls. Natural stone walls and smooth walls constructed with concrete or mortar were each at 7 locations (50% of the sites). Additionally, the slope orientation was significantly skewed (Rayleigh's test, p < 0.01) and concentrated in north and east faces. Although the number of other rare epiphytic ferns able to grow in hardscape habitats remains unknown, I conclude that hardscape habitats can be used for future conservation of epiphytic ferns.</p>

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  • CRID
    1390853179620327424
  • NII Article ID
    130008121878
  • DOI
    10.11492/ceispapers.ceis35.0_61
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Article Type
    journal article
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
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    • KAKEN
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