Dimorphandra gardneriana Tulasne (Fava d’anta) - Uma abordagem etnobotânica e riscos de extinção

Dimorphandra gardneriana Tulasne (Legumimosae), popularly known as fava d'anta, is a plant widely distributed in the Brazilian Cerrado, occurring in the Chapada do Araripe, located in the South of the state of Ceara. Its fruits are exploited to obtain rutin and quercetin, both are bioflavonoids with several pharmacological activities studied. The extraction of D. gardneriana is an important source of income, especially for residents of communities surrounding the extraction region of the Chapada do Araripe. However, uncontrolled extraction threatens this species to extinction. Given the above, actions like the development of sustainable sampling techniques, or studies in genetics should be implemented to ensure the conservation of this species. Keywords. Fava d'anta; Dimorphandra gardneriana; Exploitation; Ecological sustainability.