An updated proposal of the Potential Allergenicity of 150 ornamental Trees and shrubs in Mediterranean Cities

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ufug.2021.127218
• Publication Date: 2021-06-12T01:27:44Z
• Authors: Paloma Cariñanos; Francesca Marinan...
• Keywords: Ailanthus altissima; Eucalyptus camaldulensis; Oleaceae

The allergenic potency of the pollen emitted by urban vegetation is one effects that need most attention in near future due to its high impact on quality air and health citizens. Many problems derived from behavior flora have their origin lack knowledge about intrinsic capacity common species forests, as well consensus among few existing lists. This work aims check update value potential (VPA) 150 frequent trees shrubs Mediterranean cities. Two complete current lists with realistic allergenicity assignments been used build up list. For each taxa included, a detailed evaluation attributes participate has carried out, according them, assigned an class. In event discord information different sources, conservative criterion applied. which class significantly higher than previously assigned: Ailanthus altissima, Celtis australis, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Fraxinus excelsior, Gingo biloba, Juglans regia or Liquidambar styraciflua more specific section included. VPA forests become useful tool for management planning green areas, also risk mitigation measure people affected allergen.