The Plant Family Ericaceae (“Blueberries”) in Ecuador: Ecology, Diversity, Economic Importance, and Conservation
James L. Luteyn
Abstract
The approximately 218 species of the plant family Ericaceae found in Ecuador are generally discussed and characterized as to their biodiversity, economic importance, conservation, and taxonomy.
Topics & Concepts
EricaceaeEcologyDiversity (politics)Plant diversityGeographyBiologyBiodiversitySociologyAnthropologyFlowering Plant Growth and Cultivation