SOCIOBIODIVERSIDADE URBANA: UMA ANÁLISE ETNOBOTÂNICA DOS QUINTAIS RESIDENCIAIS EM DIFERENTES BAIRROS DE CAMPO GRANDE - MS

Abstract

Residential backyards play a significant role in the integration between culture and nature. These spaces host a diversity of vegetation used mainly for ornamental, food, medicinal, and religious purposes. In addition, they contribute to biodiversity conservation, promote leisure and well-being, and strengthen collective and cultural identity. The main objective of this study was to assess the diversity of plant species in urban backyards in the city of Campo Grande – MS, and to identify their primary intended uses. A total of 29 interviews were conducted, resulting in the record of 890 plants. Most respondents were female (86%), over 60 years old (65.5%), had completed higher education (41.4%), and reported an income above five minimum wages. In total, 216 species distributed across 69 families were identified, with Crassulaceae (15) and Araceae (13) standing out. The most common species were rosa-do-deserto (Adenium obesum, 60%), espada-de-São-Jorge (Dracaena trifasciata, 53%), and onze-horas (Portulaca grandiflora, 53%). Regarding use, 595 records were ornamental, 152 food-related, 61 medicinal, and 32 religious. The results highlight that urban backyards constitute important spaces for biodiversity conservation and for the maintenance of traditional knowledge.