Journal of Horticulture
Open Access
ISSN: 2376-0354
ISSN: 2376-0354
Komlan E Sodjinou
University of Lome-Togo,
Lomé
Antigua
Research Article
Ecological Characterization of Epiphytes Orchids in the Meridional Zone of Mount Togo
Author(s): Komlan E Sodjinou, Raoufou A Radji, Kossi Adjonou, Marie-luce A Quashie, Kossi Adjossou, Komla E Abotsi and Kouami KokouKomlan E Sodjinou, Raoufou A Radji, Kossi Adjonou, Marie-luce A Quashie, Kossi Adjossou, Komla E Abotsi and Kouami Kokou
Togo’s semi-deciduous forest zone has a great diversity of plants and ecosystems that constitute a natural heritage that should be well studied for sustainable and efficient management. Thus, the main objective of this study is to determine the environmental factors responsible for the vertical stratification of Orchidaceae epiphytes. This study investigated the diversity of these epiphytes and their hosts in the semi-deciduous forest zone of Togo. A habitat characterization of these epiphytes has been done to define the adaptive strategies of these species to their natural environment. The floristic inventory identified 37 species of Orchidaceae and 50 species of phorophytes. These epiphytes are found particularly at 36.36% in position IV and 26, 46% in position V on phorophytes. Perceived luminosity, moisture content and anthropogenic pressure are the indicators responsible fo.. View More»