A survey of vascular epiphyte species of the urban area of Palmeira das Missões, RS, Brazil
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Epiphytism. Forest fragments. Plant diversityAbstract
Wooded parks and squares are refuges of nature in urban areas, which contribute to the conservation of biodiversity, working frequently as small ecological corridors. The presence of certain epiphytic species in the urban area assists in the evaluation of the environmental quality of both the city and its surroundings. We conducted a qualitative survey of species vascular epiphytes in urban areas of Palmeira das Missões, Rio Grande do Sul State, including the main squares, the Municipal Park and the campus of the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. We found eight species of angiosperms and six species of pteridophytes, mostly species of broad ecological spectrum. A rare species in the State was recorded in the study. These results represent a contribution to knowledge of plant biodiversity in urban areas and forest fragments in the Northern of Rio Grande do SulDownloads
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