Potential Distribution of <i>Pilocarpus microphyllus</i> in the Amazonia/Cerrado Biomes under Near-Future Climate Change Scenarios

<i>Pilocarpus microphyllus</i> Stapf. ex Wardlew. (Rutaceae) is an endemic and threatened medicinal plant species from tropical Brazil. Popularly known as “jaborandi”, it is the unique natural source of pilocarpine, an alkaloid used to medical treat glaucoma and xerostomia. Based on Spec...

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Main Authors: Waléria P. Monteiro, Everaldo B. de Souza, Leonardo de Sousa Miranda, Luciano J. S. Anjos, Cecilio F. Caldeira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/11/2106