Briófitos terrestres de la Reserva Natural Biomevak Vianí – Cundinamarca

Abstract

The research entitled “Terrestrial bryophytes in the BIOMEVAK nature reserve. Vianí- Cundinamarca” aimed to contribute to knowledge about the species of terrestrial bryophytes present in a secondary forest in that reserve. To this end, the samples were herbalization, where they were separated, cleaned, dried, and subsequently identified. Predominant families such as Plagiochilaceae and Lejeuneaceae were observed, which are prevalent in these environments and seem to adapt well to secondary forests. In addition, a database was created to organize the information, facilitating its access and analysis. The study highlighted the fundamental role of bryophytes in the ecosystem, as they contribute to maintaining humidity, stabilizing the soil, preventing erosion, promoting humus accumulation, and providing habitats for other organisms, highlighting their importance in the conservation and recovery of the secondary forest. The need to expand taxonomic studies in Colombia to better understand these species and their ecological function was also emphasized. The research concluded that continuing inventories in more areas and disseminating this knowledge is essential for the protection of the ecosystem and its biodiversity, considering that, according to the IUCN (2025), some of the species found are at possible risk.