Role of native Caatinga plants in the ecological restoration of degraded ecosystems

The objective of this study was to investigate the role of native caatinga plants in the ecological restoration of degraded ecosystems through bibliographic studies or literature reviews. For the methodological process, was carried out an in-depth critical analysis of articles published in national and international journals, dissertations and theses with a high scientific impact factor. This study aims to provide a solid basis for future ecological restoration initiatives, highlighting the importance of native caatinga plants, such as Croton sonderianus (quince); Erythrina velutina willd (mulungu); Mimosa tenuiflora (jurema – black); Caesalpinia ferrea (ironwood), etc. For factors such as obtaining water and improving the soil, and in folk medicine. Also highlighting its ecological potentials, such as diversity, adaptation, and resilience to environmental disturbances. In this context, using ecological restoration with these native plants, in addition to being a biodiversity conservation strategy, is also reviewing an important part of nature that has a direct impact on the life of society.