Differences in architecture and performance between two sub-canopy congeneric tropical tree species

We report architectural divergence between two congeneric tropical tree species coexisting in the same stratum which suggests different strategies: reducing self-shading and support costs, or maximizing light foraging. We found species-specific differential performance across light environments, suggesting that architectural differentiation could facilitate the coexistence of species with similar vertical habitat.Please, see the related article for details on the names, collection and usage of the data. Additional important notes are available in the "ReadMe" file. Funding provided by: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São PauloCrossref Funder Registry ID: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100001807Award Number: 03/12595-7Funding provided by: Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e TecnológicoCrossref Funder Registry ID: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100003593Award Number: 140965/2007-6; 308748/2010-7Data colection details are depicted in the related article