ESPÉCIES NATIVAS DE PLANTAS FRUTÍFERAS EM UMA ÁREA DE CERRADO EM MATO GROSSO, BRASIL

Abstract

The Cerrado is the second largest biome consists of savannas, woodlands, grasslands and riverine forests with more than 7,000 plant species, in which 44% are endemic. The aim of this study was to identify the species of fruit plants of Cerrado in the São Vicente Campus and its potential use for food, medicine and other types. The campus is located at 15°49’S and 55°25’O, distant 86 km from Cuiabá/MT. Data was obtained between May and June 2010 with location and identification of fruit plants in the area called Agri3. 184 individuals belonging to 20 species and 14 families were found. The aculeata Acrocomia and Anacardium humile species were 48 and 47 individuals, respectively. While the species Mouriri elliptica, Brosimum gaudichaudii, American Genipa, Talisia esculenta and Vitex montevidensis showed only 01 individuals each. Of the 20 species, 07 have been used for food, medical and other uses, while 01 showed only food and medicinal uses, and 05 have only 05 food use. The vegetation is a key feature for human consumption, as well as its commercial exploitation can promote socioeconomic development through wages or planting species extraction that can result in public policies for species conservation.