Bryophyte species-trait database in Eastern China

Drawing on field survey information gathered from 2018 to 2022, we have developed a bryophyte species-trait database, that encompasses 16,920 trait measurements across 549 species from Eastern China, covering Mt. Dabie in Anhui, Mt. Tianmu in Zhejiang, Mt. Guan in Jiangxi, and Mt. Daiyun in Fujian. Data from 8,112 specimens across four sampling sites were organized into four categories: taxonomy, distribution, resistance traits, and reproductive traits. The compilation of this database offers valuable opportunities to deepen our understanding of the factors, constraints, and effects associated with biodiversity variability, while also providing richer insights into predicting species distributions and implementing targeted in-situ conservation strategies. Furthermore, this database will lay the groundwork for creating a more extensive data system covering all of China and other countries in Asia.