Floristic survey of the Mata do Junco Wildlife Refuge, Capela, Sergipe State, Brazil
ABSTRACT Seeking to expand the floristic studies for the Atlantic rainforest, we herein present, based on field trips (January 2011 to April 2013) and herbarium records, a list of vascular plants found in the Mata do Junco Wildlife Refuge, State of Sergipe, Northeastern Brazil. We registered a total...
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Published in: | Hoehnea Vol. 43; no. 4; pp. 645 - 667 |
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Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | English |
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Instituto de Botânica
01-12-2016
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Summary: | ABSTRACT Seeking to expand the floristic studies for the Atlantic rainforest, we herein present, based on field trips (January 2011 to April 2013) and herbarium records, a list of vascular plants found in the Mata do Junco Wildlife Refuge, State of Sergipe, Northeastern Brazil. We registered a total of 380 species, 244 genera and 80 families, with 45 new occurrences for the Atlantic rainforest of the State of Sergipe. The most representative families were Fabaceae (36 species), Cyperaceae (29) and Poaceae (28). Herbs were the most representative regarding habit (167 species or 44%). We found two threatened species: Caesalpinia echinata Lam. and Campylocentrum pernambucense Hoehne, both in the "endangered" category. Overall, the results indicate that the Mata do Junco Wildlife Refuge is floristically similar to other areas of Atlantic rainforest in the State of Sergipe. Moreover, the existence of new records and of a threatened native species reinforces its importance for conservation.
RESUMO Buscando expandir os estudos florísticos para a Mata Atlântica, apresentamos, através de excursões de campo (janeiro/2011 a abril/2013) e registros de herbário, uma lista de plantas vasculares encontrados no Refúgio de Vida Silvestre Mata do Junco, no Estado de Sergipe. Foram registrados um total de 380 espécies, 244 gêneros e 80 famílias, com 45 novas ocorrências para a Mata Atlântica de Sergipe. As famílias mais representativas foram Fabaceae (36 espécies), Cyperaceae (29) e Poaceae (28). As ervas foram o hábito mais representativo (167 espécies ou 44%). Foram encontradas duas espécies ameaçadas: Caesalpinia echinata Lam. e Campylocentrum pernambucense Hoehne, ambas na categoria "em perigo". No geral, os resultados indicam que o Refúgio de Vida Silvestre Mata do Junco é floristicamente similar às outras áreas de Mata Atlântica de Sergipe. Além disso, a existência de novos registros e de uma espécie nativa ameaçada reforça a sua importância para conservação. |
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ISSN: | 2236-8906 2236-8906 |
DOI: | 10.1590/2236-8906-28/2016 |