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Table 2 Taxonomic and biogeographic characteristics of the chosen species in the present study

From: Ecological implications of twentieth century reforestation programs for the urban forests of São Paulo, Brazil: a study based on litterfall and nutrient cycling

Species

Family

Popular name

Geographic origin

Status

Eucalyptus spp.

Myrtaceae

Eucalyptus

Australia

Exotic

Ligustrum lucidum

Oleaceae

Japanese privet

Japan

Exotic

Ficus benjamina

Moraceae

Fig tree

Asia

Exotic

Schinus terebinthifolius

Anarcadiaceae

Brazilian peppertree

Brazil

Native

Tibouchina granulosa

Melastomataceae

Purple glory tree

Brazil

Native