THE 10 MOST COMMON PLANTS OF THE ECUADORIAN COAST - BIOLOGY - 2024

Some of the plants of the Ecuadorian coast are orchids, bromeliads and lilies. Its location and low altitude promote a very stable climate whose temperature is practically unchanged throughout the year.

There is also an abundant rainfall that forms a tropical jungle climate. The flora of the Ecuadorian slope is part of one of the most diverse and varied plant ecosystems in the world.

Ecuador is home to 10% of all plant species that exist in the world, with the Ecuadorian coastal area being humid and warm, providing good conditions for many plants.

The most common plants of the Ecuadorian coast

Some of the most appreciated flowers in the world grow in Ecuador for their beauty, which is why they are an important part of the country's exports in terms of natural products. Their destination is usually the United States and Europe.

1- Orchid

There are around 25 thousand species of orchids in the world and more than 4 thousand can be found in Ecuador, including 1,300 that are exclusive to the South American country.

Orchids take a long time to bloom (more than 3 years) and require a lot of care, which is why they are flowers of a high price. It is the most exported plant on the coast.

2- Pink

Considered by many specialists the best roses in the world, they have superior characteristics to other varieties grown in other countries.

The light conditions, the fertility of the land and the altitude mean that the roses from the Ecuadorian coast can live up to a month after being cut.

They are another important agricultural export product.

3- Water lily

It is a very resistant plant that is found abundantly on the coast and its surroundings, since it grows in ponds, lakes, rivers and aquatic areas. That's where its name comes from.

4- Dandelion

It grows in abundance in the area where the coast begins to intermingle with the savannah and the forest, being even considered a pest in some plantations.

Its root has multiple medicinal properties.

5- Aloe

Also known as aloe vera, it is one of the best known and most abundant medicinal plants in Ecuador and South America in general.

It has uses as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic.

6- Pilgrim

They are extremely strong and can flourish in almost any environment, they are sought after for their beauty and their consumption as food.

7- Mangle

Mangroves grow on the coasts of all of Central and South America, they don't have much use other than being turned into fuel by coastal inhabitants.

Its importance in the biosphere is important; Mangroves form ecosystems that provide home to many animal species.

8-Laurel

It grows in the form of a bush and its leaves are used as a culinary condiment.

9- Palmito

This product is found inside several species of palm trees. It is highly appreciated and in various parts of America it is considered a true delicacy.

It is a very healthy vegetable, with low fat content and many vitamins and minerals. Ecuador is currently one of the largest exporters of Palmito in the world.

10- Bromeliad

They have medicinal and aesthetic uses, and their fruit is edible.

They grow in the ground or on other trees and are considered creators of life, since they interact with their environment promoting the appearance of other plant and animal species such as fungi, algae and small insects.

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