Floristic Inventory and Diversity of Urban Green Spaces in the Municipality of Assemini (Sardinia, Italy)
Urban greenery is a key component of green infrastructure, contributing to environmental sustainability and urban well-being. Between 2019 and 2020, a comprehensive inventory of ornamental flora was conducted in Assemini (Sardinia, Italy), documenting 198 vascular plant taxa, including 155 exotic, 4...
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| description | Urban greenery is a key component of green infrastructure, contributing to environmental sustainability and urban well-being. Between 2019 and 2020, a comprehensive inventory of ornamental flora was conducted in Assemini (Sardinia, Italy), documenting 198 vascular plant taxa, including 155 exotic, 41 native, and 2 cryptogenic species from 65 families. Among the exotic species, most were neophytes (63%), and 14% were archaeophytes. In terms of life forms, scapose phanerophytes, with a tree-like growth habit, dominated (45%), while Mediterranean and American chorotypes were the most represented, each accounting for 21%. A total of 7356 plants were recorded, comprising trees (61.3%), shrubs (32.3%), and climbers (5.7%), belonging to 90 shrub, 89 tree, and 19 climber taxa. The highest number of plants was found in “Green Areas” and “Schools”, which also exhibited the greatest biodiversity, with 136 different taxa each. The most planted species were <i>Quercus ilex</i>, <i>Nerium oleander</i>, and <i>Olea europaea</i>. The survey also identified 21 allergenic, 36 toxic, and 35 mechanically harmful species, primarily located in “Green Areas” and “Schools”. Biodiversity analysis using the Shannon Index revealed significant diversity, with Fabaceae, Apocynaceae, and Fagaceae emerging as the most represented families. These findings highlight the importance of plant inventories in urban green space management for sustainable planning. Well-maintained green spaces can enhance ecological resilience, improve public health, and promote social cohesion in future urban developments. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4451e2c0bc014107aba3daddcab81ac72025-08-20T02:09:11ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472025-04-01147110210.3390/plants14071102Floristic Inventory and Diversity of Urban Green Spaces in the Municipality of Assemini (Sardinia, Italy)Marco Sarigu0Lina Podda1Giacomo Calvia2Andrea Lallai3Gianluigi Bacchetta4Center for Conservation of Biodiversity (CCB), Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, Viale Sant’Ignazio da Laconi, 13, 09123 Cagliari, ItalyCenter for Conservation of Biodiversity (CCB), Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, Viale Sant’Ignazio da Laconi, 13, 09123 Cagliari, ItalyFaculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Piazza Università, 5, 39100 Bozen-Bolzano, ItalyCenter for Conservation of Biodiversity (CCB), Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, Viale Sant’Ignazio da Laconi, 13, 09123 Cagliari, ItalyCenter for Conservation of Biodiversity (CCB), Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, Viale Sant’Ignazio da Laconi, 13, 09123 Cagliari, ItalyUrban greenery is a key component of green infrastructure, contributing to environmental sustainability and urban well-being. Between 2019 and 2020, a comprehensive inventory of ornamental flora was conducted in Assemini (Sardinia, Italy), documenting 198 vascular plant taxa, including 155 exotic, 41 native, and 2 cryptogenic species from 65 families. Among the exotic species, most were neophytes (63%), and 14% were archaeophytes. In terms of life forms, scapose phanerophytes, with a tree-like growth habit, dominated (45%), while Mediterranean and American chorotypes were the most represented, each accounting for 21%. A total of 7356 plants were recorded, comprising trees (61.3%), shrubs (32.3%), and climbers (5.7%), belonging to 90 shrub, 89 tree, and 19 climber taxa. The highest number of plants was found in “Green Areas” and “Schools”, which also exhibited the greatest biodiversity, with 136 different taxa each. The most planted species were <i>Quercus ilex</i>, <i>Nerium oleander</i>, and <i>Olea europaea</i>. The survey also identified 21 allergenic, 36 toxic, and 35 mechanically harmful species, primarily located in “Green Areas” and “Schools”. Biodiversity analysis using the Shannon Index revealed significant diversity, with Fabaceae, Apocynaceae, and Fagaceae emerging as the most represented families. These findings highlight the importance of plant inventories in urban green space management for sustainable planning. Well-maintained green spaces can enhance ecological resilience, improve public health, and promote social cohesion in future urban developments.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/7/1102biodiversitygreen citiesinvasive speciesinventory ornamental plantspublic greensustainability |
| spellingShingle | Marco Sarigu Lina Podda Giacomo Calvia Andrea Lallai Gianluigi Bacchetta Floristic Inventory and Diversity of Urban Green Spaces in the Municipality of Assemini (Sardinia, Italy) Plants biodiversity green cities invasive species inventory ornamental plants public green sustainability |
| title | Floristic Inventory and Diversity of Urban Green Spaces in the Municipality of Assemini (Sardinia, Italy) |
| title_full | Floristic Inventory and Diversity of Urban Green Spaces in the Municipality of Assemini (Sardinia, Italy) |
| title_fullStr | Floristic Inventory and Diversity of Urban Green Spaces in the Municipality of Assemini (Sardinia, Italy) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Floristic Inventory and Diversity of Urban Green Spaces in the Municipality of Assemini (Sardinia, Italy) |
| title_short | Floristic Inventory and Diversity of Urban Green Spaces in the Municipality of Assemini (Sardinia, Italy) |
| title_sort | floristic inventory and diversity of urban green spaces in the municipality of assemini sardinia italy |
| topic | biodiversity green cities invasive species inventory ornamental plants public green sustainability |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/7/1102 |
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