Diversity of Useful Plants in Cabo Verde Islands: A Biogeographic and Conservation Perspective

Diversity of Useful Plants in Cabo Verde Islands: A Biogeographic and Conservation Perspective

Cabo Verde’s biodiversity is threatened by activities that meet human needs. To counteract this, an integration of scientific and indigenous knowledge is required, but no comprehensive list of the useful local plants is available. Thus, in this work, we assess (1) their diversity and phytogeography;...

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Main Authors: Maria Cristina Duarte, Isildo Gomes, Silvia Catarino, Miguel Brilhante, Samuel Gomes, Aline Rendall, Ângela Moreno, Arlindo Rodrigues Fortes, Vladmir Silves Ferreira, Isaurinda Baptista, Herculano Dinis, Maria Manuel Romeiras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
food security
historical perspective
Macaronesia islands
native plants
sustainable exploitation of natural resources
traditional uses
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/10/1313

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