FLORISTIC COMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SQUARES IN PRESIDENTE VENCESLAU, WESTERN SÃO PAULO STATE, BRAZIL

Resumo

Public squares are relevant for urban environment and human well-being. We studied tree species of the main public squares of Presidente Venceslau, São Paulo State, whose original biome is Atlantic Rainforest. Ecological indices were calculated, and species origin were checked and divided in three categories: regional natives, Brazilian natives and exotics. The squares hold 272 species (21 families). Arecaceae, Fabaceae and Bignoniaceae are the richest most diverse families. Cenostigma pluviosum var. peltophoroides and Moquilea tomentosa are the most abundant species. Although Brazilian native species make up the majority of tree species, regional native species can be more valued for square afforestation, to enhance city’s biodiversity.