Advances in biogeography of the tropical rain forest in southern Yunnan, southwestern China

The tropical rainforest of southern Yunnan, which is similar to the equatorial rainforest of Asia in floristic composition and physiognomy, is a type of tropical Asian rainforest. Its tropical floristic elements contribute more than 90% at the generic level and more than 80% at the specific level to the total flora. Those of typical tropical Asian distribution contribute about 75% of the species. Occurring at the northern edge of the tropical zone (up to 24°40’ N), the tropical rainforest of Yunnan differs from the equatorial rainforest in having deciduous trees in the canopy layer and fewer megaphanerophytes and epiphytes, but more abundant lianas as well as more plants with microphyllous leaves. It is suggested that the tropical rainforest did not emerge until the late Tertiary in the region, and that the rainforest is more dependent on topography and local habitats than on the regional climate.

A Biogeographic History of Southeast Asian Rainforests

Frontiers Determinants of Genetic Structure in a Highly Heterogeneous Landscape in Southwest China

PDF) THE TROPICAL RAINFOREST VEGETATION IN XIAHUANGBANNA

PDF) Land use, land cover change and conservation in the Dipterocarp rain forest area of southern Yunnan, China

Using species distribution modeling to delineate the botanical richness patterns and phytogeographical regions of China

Frontiers Potentially suitable habitat prediction of Pinus massoniana Lamb. in China under climate change using Maxent model

Tongbiguan Tropical Rainforest, Yunnan

PDF) Ecology of seed Germination of eight non-pioneer tree species from a tropical seasonal rain forest in Southwest China

PDF) The Tropical Forests of Southern China and Conservation of Biodiversity