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A liana is a long-stemmed woody vine that is rooted in the soil at ground level and uses trees, as well as other means of vertical support, to climb up to the canopy in search of direct sunlight. [1] The word liana does not refer to a taxonomic grouping, but rather a habit of plant growth – much like tree or shrub .
Mature trees of Inga edulis reach 30 m (98 ft) high and 60 cm (2.0 ft) diameter at breast height, usually branching from below 3 m (9.8 ft). The branches form a broad, flat, moderately dense canopy. Inga edulis can be evergreen in tropical regions or deciduous when planted in colder regions. The tree has a pale grey coloured trunk.
Treefall Gap. A treefall gap is a distinguishable hole in the canopy of a forest with vertical sides extending through all levels down to an average height of 2 m (6.6 ft) above ground. [1]
The pinnules are somewhat leathery, asymmetrical or oblique, and measure up to 10 cm (3.9 in) long by 5 cm (2.0 in) wide. [5] [6] [7] The inflorescences take the form of a spike measuring around 25–30 cm (9.8–11.8 in) long, carrying numerous sessile flowers. The individual flowers are very small, measuring only about 1.2 mm (0.05 in) diameter.
Tecomanthe speciosa (also known as the Three Kings vine or akapukaea) is a species of subtropical forest lianes. A single specimen was first discovered on Manawatāwhi / Three Kings Islands , 55 km (34 mi) off the northern tip of New Zealand , during a scientific survey in 1945. [ 2 ]
Typical habitats are tropical rain forest, thicket, or secondary vegetation, often in wetlands and near water. Some species can grow up to 40 meters long. [1] The genus belongs to the subfamily Faboideae. The most well-known species in the genus is Strongylodon macrobotrys, also known as jade vine.
This vine will grow in all seasons and typically spreads along forest floors. The vine grows in two ways: through rhizomes, or through new shoots that grow where the stem has been cut. [ 11 ] As Gnetum africanum is a wild forest vine, it tends to grow best in shaded areas. [ 9 ]
Maclura cochinchinensis, commonly known as cockspur thorn, is a species of vine or scrambling shrub in the family Moraceae. The native range extends from China, through Malesia and into Queensland and northern New South Wales. [1] The species inhabits various types of tropical forest: most commonly in monsoon forests. [2]