Fronteiras: Journal of Social, Technological and Environmental Science (Dec 2014)

Cerrado Biome Flora: Study approach of Acanthaceae Juss family – Ornamental Species in Brazil

  • Rodolph Delfino Sartin,
  • Josana de Castro Peixoto,
  • Dayane Batista Lopes,
  • José Realino de Paula

DOI
https://doi.org/10.21664/2238-8869.2014v3i2.p164-179
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 2
pp. 164 – 179

Abstract

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The family Acanthaceae Juss. is mainly herbs and shrubs (vines in a few genres), usually with opposite leaves, gamopétala corolla and variable inflorescence. It has mostly tropical distribution, with about 3250 species throughout the world. Economically, the main importance is ornamental, with various genres cultivated for this purpose. The purpose of this study was to survey the species of Acanthaceae used as ornamental in Brazil, by consulting the specialized references. Records were found 69 species in 27 genera. Taxonomic synonyms, brief comments on geographical distribution, morphology targeted for ornamental and form of cultivation most used were inserted. Keywords: Acanthcaceae; Flora; Cerrado; Phanerogams.