Agroforestry Systems with Medicinal, Silvicultural, and Ornamental Species: Potential for Family Farming

Abstract

The study highlights the importance of incorporating non-arboreal native species of the Cerrado with ornamental, medicinal, and ecological potential into Agroforestry Systems (AFS), in alignment with the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and the Sustainable Development Goals. A total of 78 promising species were identified through a literature review conducted across scientific journals and databases, based on criteria such as ornamental value, traditional medicinal use, ecological function, and compatibility with AFS. The findings demonstrate that these species possess attributes that support the development of productive, resilient, and multifunctional systems, while also reinforcing traditional practices and contributing to the sociocultural and ecological valorization of the Cerrado.