Characterization of the cativales (Prioria copaifera Grisebach), present in the León River, Chocó Department

Abstract

Structure and floristic diversity were studied in the cativo forests in Tumaradó, Riosucio. The sampling procesa was performed by establishing two 25 hectare (50 m x 50 m) for the location. For both forests, botanical determination and record were taken for each species. Also, diameter at breast height (DBH) were measured for all trees thicker than 10 cm. Studied forests showns a diametric distribution of inverted “J”. Also, a schematic profile of forest. Being the species Prioria copaifera Griseb, with the highest value of structural importance because of its decisive basal area and gregarious and dominant character. In accordance with the Margalef and Shannon índices, the richness, species diversity were significantly lower in unit 1; in contrast, Simpson index showed no significant difference between the sampling units.