Upright Stratification of Vascular Epiphytes in Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Himalaya

Vascular epiphyte makes a significant contribution to the tropical and sub-tropical diversity. In this study vertical distribution of vascular epiphytes and their significance presence were analysed within the Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary. Tree species were sampled upon which VEA (Vascular epiphytic assemblage) were studied by using binocular and rope climbing method. A total of 1057 individual epiphytes representing 59 species belonging to 10 families were sampled. Trees were grouped over heights, DBH and Vertical distribution according to zonation pattern confirmed by Detrended Correspondence Analysis (DCA). Orchids and ferns were found dominant species of the study area.