Estrutura e diversidade do componente arbóreo de floresta atlântica no parque nacional da Serra do Itajaí, Santa Catarina

Abstract

This study aims to characterize the tree/shrub synusiae of a part of Dense Submontane Ombrophylous Forest located on a non-hydromorphic hillside at the margins of Garcia Pequeno River, Blumenau, Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil. Thirty three quadrat plots (100 m 2) were installed, and all individuals with PBH ≥ 15 cm were sampled. Phytosociological parameters and diversity index were calculated, and a rarefaction curve was constructed in order to compare the results with others phytosociological surveyed in the region nearby. At lower, middle and upper third slope, were described, Fluvic Neossol, Entisol and Haplic Cambisol, respectively. One-hundred and four species were sampled, represented mainly by Myrtaceae, Lauraceae, and Rubiaceae. Shannon diversity index (H') was high (4.3 nats/ind), as well as the specific richness compared with other studies. Mass movement factors influencing pedon characteristics appears to affect vegetation community characteristics, such as average height of individuals, which tends to decrease on the upper third of the hillside.