Levantamento florístico da estação ecológica municipal de Fênix, em Fênix Paraná, Brasil

Abstract

In January 2012 to October 2014, the floristic survey was conducted in a Ecological Station in Fênix state of Paraná using the method of usual collections in floristic surveys. The study aims to understand the floristic composition of Fênix Municipal Ecological Station, and generate support for the preparation of any management plan for this protected area. We traveled all open roads of Fênix Municipal Ecological Station, as streams, trails and edges. We recorded 151 species belonging to 127 genus distributed in 63 families. Families who stood out for five or more species are: Asteraceae, Bignoniaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Fabaceae, Malvaceae, Piperaceae, Poaceae and Pteridaceae together accounted for almost 35% of all species found in the study area. Also highlights the presence of invasive alien species: Ricinus communis (Euphorbiaceae), Melia azedarach (Meliaceae), Citrus aurantium (Rubiaceae) and Morus nigra (Moraceae), the presence of these species demand that control measures are drawn up, including cutting and control of seeds bank, Additionally were found species described as rares: Achatocarpus praecox (Achatocarpaceae), Cyperus friburgensis (Cyperaceae) and Dahlstedtia muehelbergianus (Fabaceae), which makes clear the importance of preserving the area. Still is recommended to be made a management plan in the protected area with measures to ensure their protection.