Floristic inventory of urban afforestation in the city of Nepomuceno - MG

Abstract

Urban afforestation refers to the vegetation cover present in urban areas, which plays an important role in man's relationship with the environment, ensuring a better quality of life, as well as visually enhancing and ornamenting the urban space. The vegetation found in urban areas, when implemented correctly, is responsible for minimizing the environmental impact caused by anthropic action to expand cities. With this in mind, a survey was carried out of the species present in the tree planting on public roads in the municipality of Nepomuceno, Minas Gerais, Brazil. A census-type inventory was carried out, covering streets, avenues and lanes, except for private gardens. Individuals over 1.5 m were analyzed and species identification was based on specialized bibliography, as well as comparative analysis with botanical material from the ESAL Herbarium (Herbarium of the Department of Biology-DBI of the Institute of Natural Sciences-ICN of the Federal University of Lavras-UFLA, Lavras - MG, Brazil). The presence of 54 species was verified, among the most representative species: Sibipiruna (Cenostigma pluviosum var. peltophoroides (Benth.) Gagnon & G.P.Lewis - Fabaceae), followed by Sete-copas (Terminalia cattapa L. - Combretaceae). Therefore, studies such as this one are essential for guiding appropriate management practices, selecting species suitable for local conditions and promoting awareness of the importance of urban vegetation in building more sustainable and resilient cities.