Lianas

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Plant life form
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Woody vines
gptkbp:climbingMechanism gptkb:Tendrils
Hooks
Adventitious roots
Twining stems
gptkbp:diversification High in Neotropics
gptkbp:ecologicalRole Compete with trees for light
Increase forest structural complexity
Provide habitat for animals
gptkbp:example gptkb:Eucalyptus
gptkb:Rattan
gptkb:Grape_vine
Wisteria
gptkbp:foundIn Tropical forests
Subtropical forests
gptkbp:growthForm Climbing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lianas
gptkbp:importantFor Source of food
Source of medicine
Used in basketry
Used in construction
gptkbp:photosynthesisType Leaves exposed to sunlight
gptkbp:reproduction Produce flowers and fruits
gptkbp:stemType gptkb:Woody
Flexible
gptkbp:supports Use trees for support
gptkbp:threats Deforestation
Forest fragmentation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tropical_Rain_Forest
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6