Adaptability of different plant species on an extensive green roof
Bibiana Antonello Marodin,
Gilmar Schafer,
Aquélis Armiliato Emer
et al.
Abstract:Plant species used on green roofs in Brazil are of predominantly exotic origin, which is at variance with the diversity of plants available naturally in the country. This study aims to evaluate the development and adaptation of different species of the flora of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, using the extensive green roof system in the presence and absence of irrigation. Eight treatments were carried out using three species native (Alternanthera hirtula, Angelonia integerrima and Dyckia hebdingii) and… Show more
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