{"id":1347,"date":"2022-10-28T17:38:01","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T17:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galagents.com\/blog\/?p=1347"},"modified":"2022-10-28T17:47:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T17:47:14","slug":"discover-7-of-the-unique-galapagos-plants-that-welcome-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/discover-7-of-the-unique-galapagos-plants-that-welcome-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover 7 of the unique Galapagos plants that welcome you"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many have been said about the uniqueness of the Galapagos Islands, its wildlife, and the fragility of ecosystems. You may know about giant tortoises, sharks, sea lions, and more. Yet, how much do you know about its plant species? Those that catch your attention as soon as you land into the archipelago. Hence, it\u2019s time to unveil them in the following <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/short-guide-prepared-galapagos-weather-wildlife-\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two climate zones harbor 7 vegetation areas in Galapagos<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Galapagos Islands have been blessed by the convergence of cold and warm currents, resulting in characteristic climates and geology, as we\u2019ve mentioned in several articles, like this one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The islands can be divided geologically into two zones: The arid zone (0-300 m.a.s.l.) close to the seashore with minimum humidity; the humid area in the highlands (300-1,700 m.a.s.l.).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2-climate-zones-harbor-7-vegetation-areas-in-Galapagos-by-Galagents.jpg\" alt=\"Two climate zones harbor 7 vegetation areas in Galapagos\" width=\"1200\" height=\"932\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/GalapagosFloraGalagents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the infographic here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This peculiar geology and climate have influenced plant species within the archipelago, of which 560 are native, 180 are endemics, and 700 other species are introduced. In terms of vegetation groups, the islands have seven zones:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coastal zone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arid zone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transition zone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scalesia zone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parda zone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miconia zone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pampa zone<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The isolation that nurtured natives and endemic plant species<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not surprising that plant species also had to adapt to Galapagos&#8217; harsh conditions to survive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why the Galapagos ecosystems are fragile and highly affected by human intervention. Hence, the Galapagos National Park controls human activities such as agriculture and livestock to avoid the destruction of fragile dry and semi-humid forests for human exploitation or over-exploitation of forestalled resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Invasive-wild-blackberries-threat-Galapagos-plant-species-by-Galagents.jpg\" alt=\"Natives and endemic plant species\" width=\"1200\" height=\"932\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, people throughout the years have introduced some invasive plants that have become a threat to the local and fragile ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Did you know that wild blackberries grow in the wilderness and threaten the survival of the Galapagos Petrel?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes indeed! This invasive plant has thicker branches that grow close to the ground and, unfortunately, shut down the entrance of the underground nest of the Galapagos Petrel, one of the Galapagos endemic species that breed in the same nest for years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/A-sneak-peek-of-the-Galapagos-plant-species-by-Galagents.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"932\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sneak peek of the Galapagos endemic and native plant species<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you\u2019ve seen, too many species belong and can be found only in the Galapagos archipelago. Yet, we intend to let you know some of the most important and highly visible for any travelers during their trip throughout the Galapagos.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.- The Giant Daisy Tree of the Galapagos evolved from a small herbaceous plant to tall trees<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Giant-Daisy-Tree-Scalesia-by-Galagents.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"932\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the highlands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Floreana, or Santiago, you may see a type of tree that surprisingly comes from the same family (Asteraceae) of sunflowers, lettuce, and daisies. That type of tree is the Scalesia that, due to evolution, became tall trees (5-12 m \/ 16-39 ft).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, people used to deforest the Scaleasia forests, before the declaration of National Park, for agricultural and livestock purposes, and these types of trees are hard to reproduce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.- The colorful Galapagos Miconia<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Galapagos-Miconia-by-Galagents.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"932\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a purplish shrub that grows in the highlands and humid areas of the Galapagos Islands. Indeed, it has its own zone where this plant is dominant, and above the Scalesia zone. Unfortunately, the endemic Galapagos Miconia is Endangered due to the loss of its forest due to invasive guava and quinine trees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Funny fact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Galapagos has its endemic guava tree that measures around 8 m (26 ft) and grows in rocky soil.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.- The impressive Lava Cactus that blooms at the dawning<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Lava-Cactus-by-Galagents.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"932\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pioneering species that was the first to colonize lava fields. This small lava cactus is endemic to Bartolome Island and is the smallest in the archipelago.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are yellow, and as soon as they become older, they turn brownish up to becoming grey. Its flower is white, but unfortunately for travelers, it only blooms at dawning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.- The \u201cHoly Stick\u201d welcomes you to Santa Cruz highlands.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Holy-Stick-Incense-Tree-by-Galagents.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"932\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will begin your journey throughout Santa Cruz Island as soon as you land at Baltra Airport and cross the Itabaca Channel. The first thing that will catch your attention is the forest of the incense tree called Palo Santo (Holy Stick).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This plant species is native to South America, classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, and they will give you a clue about in which season you are. How so? Well, this particular tree is primarily dry but turns green during the rainy season (December-June). So, if you see a green forest, it\u2019s an indication that you will have a bit of tropical weather with warmer and humid days, some daily rains, and cloudier skies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.- The Endangered \u201cDarwin\u2019s Daisy\u201d<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Darwins-Daisy-by-Galagents.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"932\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a daisy shrub named after Charles Darwin; it\u2019s endemic to the Galapagos Islands. That\u2019s the \u201cMargarita de Darwin\u201d because of its daisy-like white flowers. There are two endemic species: The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Darwiniothamnus tenuifolius var. santacruzianus Harling<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Endangered, and the Nearly Threatened <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Darwiniothamnus tenuifolius var. tenuifolius (Hook. f.) Harling<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.- The cactus species that helped giant tortoises evolved<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Opuntia-Cactus-by-Galagents.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"932\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the plant species you can find in the Galapagos Islands is the Prickly Pear Cactus or Opuntia, with five variations available in the archipelago throughout Santa Cruz, Isabela, Santa Fe Islands, and 15 islets. One of them is the tallest cactus species that pushed giant tortoises to long their neck to reach the fruit at the top of the cactus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cactus in the Galapagos Islands are an important food source for giant tortoises and finches<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>7.- <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exotism of Galapagos orchids <\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Buttonhole-orchid-by-Galagents.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"932\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecuador is considered the pinnacle for orchids worldwide, so it\u2019s not strange that the Galapagos Islands have some orchids. It\u2019s not as rich as Ecuador&#8217;s mainland, but it has some amazing orchids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of them is the endemic and Vulnerable Buttonhole Orchid. On various trees, this species can be found on six islands, mainly in humid areas, such as the Scalesia forests. The other is the Fringed Orchid, a native species identified in Santa Cruz, Santiago, and Isabela Islands. Yet, recently <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/es.mongabay.com\/2022\/10\/expedicion-virtual-por-los-petreles-en-galapagos-conservacion\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mongabay Latam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reported that after its last record 40 years ago, a possible individual of this species was found on San Cristobal Island. This island didn\u2019t have any history of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you&#8217;ve read throughout this short article, the Galapagos Island is also remarkable in plant species that have made this remote archipelago a jewel for plant lovers or anyone that wants to see first-hand the evolution tangible in the earth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.galapagos.org\/newsroom\/scalesia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.galapagos.org\/newsroom\/scalesia\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/spain.inaturalist.org\/taxa\/62856-Psidium-galapageium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/spain.inaturalist.org\/taxa\/62856-Psidium-galapageium<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecuador.inaturalist.org\/taxa\/184574-Brachycereus-nesioticus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/ecuador.inaturalist.org\/taxa\/184574-Brachycereus-nesioticus<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/descubriendogalapagos.ec\/dg_species\/cactus-de-lava\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/descubriendogalapagos.ec\/dg_species\/cactus-de-lava\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.darwinfoundation.org\/es\/datazone\/checklist?species=232\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.darwinfoundation.org\/es\/datazone\/checklist?species=232<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecuadorianhands.com\/es\/blog\/post\/bursera-graveolens-palo-santo-incienso-usos-y-beneficios.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/ecuadorianhands.com\/es\/blog\/post\/bursera-graveolens-palo-santo-incienso-usos-y-beneficios.html<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bursera_graveolens\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bursera_graveolens<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.darwinfoundation.org\/es\/datazone\/checklist?species=2099\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.darwinfoundation.org\/es\/datazone\/checklist?species=2099<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/legacy.tropicos.org\/Name\/2743056?langid=66\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/legacy.tropicos.org\/Name\/2743056?langid=66<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/biblio.flacsoandes.edu.ec\/libros\/digital\/54629.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/biblio.flacsoandes.edu.ec\/libros\/digital\/54629.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many have been said about the uniqueness of the Galapagos Islands, its wildlife, and the fragility of ecosystems. 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