Reproductive ecology of the exotic tree Muntingia calabura L. (Muntingiaceae) in southeastern Brazil

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Autor(a) principal: Figueiredo,Rodolfo Antônio de
Data de Publicação: 2008
Outros Autores: Oliveira,Aline Aparecida de, Zacharias,Maria Alice, Barbosa,Sandra Maria, Pereira,Flávia Fontes, Cazela,Gisele Natacha, Viana,Joyce Pedroso, Camargo,Reila Andreza de
Tipo de documento: Artigo
Idioma: eng
Título da fonte: Revista Árvore (Online)
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Resumo: The exotic tree Muntingia calabura L. (Muntingiaceae), a species native to Central America, is used as fish feed and fiber and cellulose production in Brazil. This study was carried out in urban areas and verified the reproductive biology of this plant species. Flower and fruit morphology, compatibility system, reproductive phenology, pollination and frugivore animals, and germination of disseminated seeds were recorded by standard field and laboratory procedures. This tree is self-compatible and autonomously self-pollinated, with its flowers being mainly visited by bees and its fruits consumed by birds and bats. Germination of its dispersed seeds is fast and occurs at a high rate. The results of this work suggest that M. calabura is very adaptable to cultivated areas,thus being an excellent choice for urban reforestation. However, its reproductive characteristics place this plant as an invasive species with significant potential in southeastern Brazil.
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Reproductive ecology of the exotic tree Muntingia calabura L. (Muntingiaceae) in southeastern Brazil
title Reproductive ecology of the exotic tree Muntingia calabura L. (Muntingiaceae) in southeastern Brazil
spellingShingle Reproductive ecology of the exotic tree Muntingia calabura L. (Muntingiaceae) in southeastern Brazil
Figueiredo,Rodolfo Antônio de
Plant reproduction
heterogeneous reforestation
urban ecosystems
title_short Reproductive ecology of the exotic tree Muntingia calabura L. (Muntingiaceae) in southeastern Brazil
title_full Reproductive ecology of the exotic tree Muntingia calabura L. (Muntingiaceae) in southeastern Brazil
title_fullStr Reproductive ecology of the exotic tree Muntingia calabura L. (Muntingiaceae) in southeastern Brazil
title_full_unstemmed Reproductive ecology of the exotic tree Muntingia calabura L. (Muntingiaceae) in southeastern Brazil
title_sort Reproductive ecology of the exotic tree Muntingia calabura L. (Muntingiaceae) in southeastern Brazil
author Figueiredo,Rodolfo Antônio de
author_facet Figueiredo,Rodolfo Antônio de
Oliveira,Aline Aparecida de
Zacharias,Maria Alice
Barbosa,Sandra Maria
Pereira,Flávia Fontes
Cazela,Gisele Natacha
Viana,Joyce Pedroso
Camargo,Reila Andreza de
author_role author
author2 Oliveira,Aline Aparecida de
Zacharias,Maria Alice
Barbosa,Sandra Maria
Pereira,Flávia Fontes
Cazela,Gisele Natacha
Viana,Joyce Pedroso
Camargo,Reila Andreza de
author2_role author
author
author
author
author
author
author
dc.contributor.author.fl_str_mv Figueiredo,Rodolfo Antônio de
Oliveira,Aline Aparecida de
Zacharias,Maria Alice
Barbosa,Sandra Maria
Pereira,Flávia Fontes
Cazela,Gisele Natacha
Viana,Joyce Pedroso
Camargo,Reila Andreza de
dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Plant reproduction
heterogeneous reforestation
urban ecosystems
topic Plant reproduction
heterogeneous reforestation
urban ecosystems
description The exotic tree Muntingia calabura L. (Muntingiaceae), a species native to Central America, is used as fish feed and fiber and cellulose production in Brazil. This study was carried out in urban areas and verified the reproductive biology of this plant species. Flower and fruit morphology, compatibility system, reproductive phenology, pollination and frugivore animals, and germination of disseminated seeds were recorded by standard field and laboratory procedures. This tree is self-compatible and autonomously self-pollinated, with its flowers being mainly visited by bees and its fruits consumed by birds and bats. Germination of its dispersed seeds is fast and occurs at a high rate. The results of this work suggest that M. calabura is very adaptable to cultivated areas,thus being an excellent choice for urban reforestation. However, its reproductive characteristics place this plant as an invasive species with significant potential in southeastern Brazil.
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