Chinese Angiosperm Fruit Traits from Ecological Network Stations

Climate Modulation of Phylogenetic and Functional Constraints on Fruit Volume dataset contains trait data for 2668 angiosperm species from China. Yingqun Feng compiled fruit type, growth form, leaf area, and fruit volume from Flora of China and herbarium records. The data originates from plant distribution records collected at 22 ecological stations between 1998 and 2018.

Use Cases

• Analyze correlations between fruit volume and leaf area across 2668 angiosperm species.
• Model the influence of growth form (woody/herbaceous) on fruit type (fleshy/dry) distribution.
• Study spatial patterns of plant traits using distribution records from 22 ecological stations.
• Investigate phylogenetic constraints on fruit volume within the Chinese angiosperm species checklist.

Strengths

• Includes 2668 angiosperm species with standardized trait data.
• Compiles data from 22 ecological stations across China.
• Temporal coverage spans 20 years from 1998 to 2018.

Limitations

• Dataset size is 178.6 KB, indicating a limited scope beyond core trait and distribution data.
• Excludes ferns and bryophytes, limiting taxonomic breadth.
• Specific row count for individual trait records is unknown.

Provenance

Source

Plant species checklist of the Chinese Ecosystem Research Network (CERN).

Collection Method

Species names and traits standardized from Flora of China, Chinese Virtual Herbarium, and Plant Photo Bank of China.

Time Range

1998 to 2018

Freshness

Dataset was last updated in April 2026.

Geography

China, data from 22 ecological stations.