Seed’s morpho-anatomy and post-seminal development of Bromeliaceae from tropical dry forest

Abstract Drastic changes in dry tropical forest result the loss of biological components and reveal importance studies on biology species living it. The present study aimed to describe seed morphoanatomy, germination post-seminal development Bromeliaceae fragments Sucre, Colombia. Seven representing Bromelia Tillandsia genera were evaluated. results provide characteristics related habitat each contribute distinguish evaluated: fruit measurements, shape, plumose appendage, testa characteristics, aleurone layer, embryo endosperm ratio, types reserves, constriction zone type development. Characteristics appendages presence vascular bundles also species. In T. elongata flexuosa, high number seeds per (> 100), morphoanatomical aspects, 92%) plant formation 77%) percentages, higher rate values 4.5) give them potential capacity for establishment this environment. Our information with taxonomic ecological relevance bromeliads forest.