COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE PRESENCE OF TOXIC AND MEDICINAL PLANTS IN PUBLIC SQUARES OF ``RIACHO FUNDO I`` - DF

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.813392322094

• Palavras-chave: Federal District; ``Riacho Fundo I``; medicinal plants; toxic plants; public squares; comparative study; territory; public place; health.

• Keywords: Federal District; ``Riacho Fundo I``; medicinal plants; toxic plants; public squares; comparative study; territory; public place; health.

• Abstract:

  Considering the toxic and medicinal potential of plants present in public leisure environments, an observational and comparative study was carried out to identify them in three public squares in ``Riacho Fundo I``-DF. The results obtained included the identification of 16 species of plants considered toxic belonging to 10 botanical families, with a greater representation of the Araceae family, and as for plants with proven therapeutic properties, 9 species were identified referring to 7 botanical families in which the Lamiaceae families stand out. and Poaceae. Among the toxic plants identified, the species Ficus benjamina L. was prevalent in the three squares and the species Mangifera indica L. was found in two squares, both with indications of proven toxicity. Given the significant amount of toxic plants identified in the public squares of Riacho Fundo I - DF, it is necessary to bring knowledge and correct information about toxic and medicinal plants to the population, raising awareness and enabling the reduction of occurrences of human poisoning and animals.