Ecology and importance of the Conservation from Specie Buritizinho (Mauritiella Armata (Mart) Burret - Arecaceae.)

The aim of this work is to bring information about a key species for the conservation of Veredas that is virtually unknown in scientific research term because lacks basic data, making a review of their biology and ecológy. The species Mauritiella armata popularly known as palm trees of the family of Arecaceae. The M. armata usage capabilities for various purposes have been addressed in some jobs where it was possible to use a potential to all parts of this plant, however it is difficult to find scientific articles publications about this specie indicating a need to carry out research in ecology M. armata, in order to bring useful information in the conservation strategies of this species.

Keywords: autoecology, ecology of populations, natural history, swamp forests.