Levantamento de flores de vasos em floriculturas da cidade de Goiânia, Goiás

Abstract

The relationship between Man and Nature has promoted several changes and noticeable changes in the environment. Several theories arise to explain this relationship and try to make connections between man and plant species. This link seeks to relate the human senses (sight, touch, smell) to the welfare caused by ornamental plants, placing them in their daily lives. To better understand the plant species that are commonly used for this purpose a survey of ornamental species flower vases sold in flower shops in the city of Goiania, Goiás was performed. This study showed that these ornamental plants are easy to handle which facilitates access the majority of the population. This study was conducted between January 16 to July 22, 2014, in Goiania, Goiás, being raised ten flower shops in different neighborhoods of the city. We used a structured interview with questionnaire containing nine questions and the photographic record of specimens. The identity of the nursery was preserved to avoid possible inconvenience. Data were tabulated and organized in tables, charts and boards with photographic record of those species most requested by customers. 47 specimens distributed in 25 botanical families were raised. Representatives were the most requested orchid, begonia, calandiva, kalanchoe and violet. According to respondents the vast majority of the plants are from the state of Sao Paulo, the care required for the preservation of the specimens do not require the use of technology, and basic care like watering and observation of exposure to sun or shade, and there is no investment in marketing for the marketing of specimens. There is ignorance about the use of native species, which should be revised in light of the ornamental potential of native flora.