ETNOBOTÂNICA DOS QUINTAIS DA COLÔNIA PULADOR (ANASTÁCIO, MS)

Abstract

The main of this study is to identify the diversity of plant species found on the farms of residents of Colônia Pulador (Anastácio, MS), making an analysis and comparison of which are the most common types of plants in these residences, considering resident data (age, gender , residence time) and medicinal, ornamental, food and ritual uses. The plants listed in the study belong to 67 species and 41 botanical families, with Anacardiaceae, Fabaceae, Lamiaceae and Rutaceae being the most representative in the ethnobotanical study. Food plants are the most used with 40 species being described, followed by medicinal plants (20 species), ornamental plants (8 species) and plants for ritualistic purposes (4 species). This knowledge is related to the gender and age of the interviewee and suggests a relationship with the length of residence in the area. Colônia Pulador has a great diversity of plants, and knowledge about their use is very important to preserve the culture and not lose the great diversity of uses of plants in homes.