Plantas Presentes em Quintais e Jardins no Município de Uruçuí: Incentivo para a Educação Ambiental

Abstract

This study analyzed the floristic composition and interactions between the population and cultivated plant species in homes in the Centro and São Francisco neighborhoods in Uruçuí-PI. The research was conducted through home visits and questionnaires applied to 20 residences, resulting in the registration of 746 plants, belonging to 103 species, distributed in 72 genera and 42 botanical families. A predominance of exotic species (67%) was observed in relation to native species (33%), with ornamental and food plants being the most frequent. As a final product, a digital booklet was prepared with practical and scientific guidelines on the proper management of plants, incentive movements for domestic cultivation, and promotion of environmental education. It was found that backyards and gardens play an essential role in preserving biodiversity and raising environmental awareness in urban areas. It is recommended to stimulate the cultivation of native species to strengthen local biodiversity and encourage environmental awareness