Just the western part of the Amazon River Basin has the highest diversity of trees in the world 1. Many species, few specimens Tropical rainforests set records in biodiversity: anywhere between 40 to 100 species of tree can be found in a 1-hectare plot of land.

2021年9月30日 · Many Amazon river plants thrive in, along or on top of the river and its tributaries. Some plants that live in the floodplains of the Amazon River include giant water lilies, floating meadows, grasses, shrubs and short trees. Numerous palm trees and some timber trees live in the Amazon floodplains.

The Amazon basin and South America have a vast array of incredible trees. The bark, leaves, seeds, sap, roots, and fruit have been used by indigenous people for thousands of years for medicinal and many other uses.

2025年1月25日 · There are around 80,000 species of Amazon Rainforest plants, which grow as trees, shrubs, bushes and vines creating a wildlife-filled environment. Here, we will mention 29 of the most interesting plants to find in Amazonia.

2019年5月14日 · Some 220 species account for half of the Amazon’s trees while thousands of others occupy tiny niches. Some are huge; many, downright odd. Take the Sorva (Couma macrocarpa), a tree that...

The Amazon River Basin’s crucial carbon storage makes it one of the most important ecosystems on the planet. If this forest is at risk, so is our future. Join us as we meet the moment with trees and action.

2024年6月25日 · The Amazon Rainforest is considered the home of the most diverse species in the world. Learn the top 18 Amazon rainforest plants & their details here.

2024年10月24日 · In this article, we’ll delve into key topics surrounding the trees and plants of the Amazon Rainforest, from the deforestation crisis to the incredible diversity of plant life and the unique flora found at different levels of the forest.

The Amazon River contains 20% of the Earth’s flowing fresh water Source: https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/amazon-rainforest/ There are more trees here than stars in our galaxy—390 billion trees from 16,000 species, creating a critical carbon sink.

2019年10月5日 · Find here all about the reptiles of the Amazon: the green anaconda, the caiman or black lizard, turtles or testudines, terrestrial and river turtles.