Publications by authors named "Maria Arlene P Silva"
An Acad Bras Cienc
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study combines ethnobotanical and ecological knowledge to identify priority species for conservation in the Chapada Araripe region, focusing on woody medicinal plants.
- A total of 107 species were documented, finding that only 59% in cerrado and 38% in carrasco areas matched with local availability from phytosociological surveys.
- The research highlights a disconnect between the medicinal use of certain species and their real availability, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing conservation efforts to prevent negative impacts on local ecosystems and economies.
