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Vascular flora of moist grassland area in Analândia, state of São Paulo

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Author(s):
Naiara Lopes de Sousa [1] ; Julio Antonio Lombardi [2]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Depto. Botânica. Instituto de Biociências de Rio Claro - Brasil
[2] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Depto. Botânica. Instituto de Biociências de Rio Claro - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Rodriguésia; v. 67, n. 3, p. 539-552, 2016-09-00.
Abstract

Abstract The moist grassland phyto-physiognomy associates with the Cerrado biome near springs and streams, and in areas with shallow groundwater. This vegetation has a very typical flora, due the particular soil conditions that restrict and select species. The main objective of this study was to record the species of vascular plants in moist grassland in Fazenda Pedra Vermelha, at Analândia municipality, São Paulo, and to compare the floristic composition with other wetlands areas in Brazil. The area has 5ha and is located between the coordinates 22º07'50"-08'01"S and 47º46'40"-53"O, and at altitudes ranging from 760 to 770m. The floristic survey was carried along 18 months. A total of 178 species, 121 genera and 62 families were registered in the area. Asteraceae (19 species), Cyperaceae (15), Poaceae (14) Melastomaceae (13) Xyridaceae and Eriocaulaceae (8) were the richest families. A probable new species of Cyperaceae was diagnosed and seven endangered species were found. The floristic similarity between this sampled moist grassland and the compared areas was low. The results show a significant floristic richness of the moist grassland at the Fazenda Pedra Vermelha. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/12772-5 - Floristic composition of an area of moist grassland in Fazenda Pedra Vermelha, Analândia, São Paulo
Grantee:Naiara Lopes de Sousa
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master