A flora vascular sobre rocha no Alto Misterioso, uma área prioritária para a conservação da Mata Atlântica no Espírito Santo, Sudeste do Brasil 4

Rock outcrops are usually found at southeastern Brazil landscapes, and shows a peculiar flora. They represent a sharp barrier to many species, because of its low water and nutrient retention, and of the few alternatives for root and seed. These factors may be considered relevant for the biology and the evolutionary process of the species that occur in those areas. This paper aims to elaborate a floristic checklist of vascular plants from the rock outcrop at Alto Misterioso. Monthly trips for plant collection were made from 2006, July up to 2007, September. The most species reach families were Orchidaceae (28), Asteraceae (24); Melastomataceae (15) e Bromeliaceae (11).