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Taxonomic study of the Leguminosae - \Caesalpinioideae\ of Caparaó National Park, Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Author(s):
Juliana Rodrigues Kuntz Galvão de França
Total Authors: 1
Document type: Master's Dissertation
Press: Piracicaba.
Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz (ESALA/BC)
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Examining board members:
Vinicius Castro Souza; Andréa Onofre de Araujo; Ana Paula Fortuna Perez
Advisor: Vinicius Castro Souza
Abstract

The present study refers to the taxonomic study of the Leguminosae - \"Caesalpinioideae\" of the Caparaó National Park. The park is located on the border of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo States, between the geographic coordinates 20º19\'- 20º37\' S and 41º43\' - 41º53\' W, 300 km from Vitória and 340 km from Belo Horizonte. The Caparaó National Park is located in a mountainous region, which comprises part of the Serra do Mar and Serra da Mantiqueira. Its highest point is the Pico da Bandeira with 2,890 meters of altitude and the lower areas ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 meters. The vegetation is diverse and consists of forests and altitude fields. Leguminosae has a cosmopolitan distribution, including about 727 genera and 19,327 species. In Brazil there are 212 genera and 2,729 species (estimated figure), widely distributed throughout the national territory. The most significant commercial uses of Leguminosae species are the fact this family providing a food source for mankind, floristic elements in natural ecosystems and also ornamental. The present study was based on bibliographic review, consults to national herbaria, and fields observation. Descriptions, identification keys, illustrations, and comments are also presented about each species. According to the survey, the Caparaó National Park is represented by 20 species and two varieties of Leguminosae-\"Caesalpinioideae\", distributed in 8 genera. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/05139-4 - Taxonomic study of the genus Bauhinia L., Cassia L., Chamaecrista Moench, and Senna Mill. (Leguminosae) from Caparaó National Park, Espírito Santo/Minas Gerais, Brazil
Grantee:Juliana Rodrigues Kuntz Galvão de França
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master