Structure and Composition of Colombian Montane Oak Forests

Abstract

The current dataset evidences that the morphological variability observed in leaves and fruits of Colombian oak is continuous. It reflects the presence of only one single species of oak in this country — Quercus humboldtii. Current molecular data support this hypothesis. However, more detailed molecular analysis should be done in order to draw firmer conclusions. Similarly, more specific research should be conducted to find out if floristic richness of oak forest in Colombia is really as low as past, limited studies report.