Abstract The Atlantic Forest and Caatinga ecosystems differ in terms of biodiversity and
geoclimatic conditions but are similar in their rich socio-diversity and heterogeneity of …

Cereus jamacaru, popularly known as mandacaru, is a Cacactacea native to the Caatinga of
Brazil, but it is distributed in arid and semiarid regions worldwide. This plant is used for …

This study evaluates the fruiting phenology, fruit traits, and seed dispersal in two
Pilosocereus (Cactaceae) species that are widely distributed in Caatinga vegetation. We …

The Cultural Keystone Species (CKS) method of identification has been used to define
culturally important species. The objective of this study was to identify and characterize CKS …

Documenting the uses of native species of Cactaceae in Northeast Brazil contributes to
understanding how the inhabitants of this seasonally dry and low-rainfall region have used …

Background: The semi-arid region of Brazil has different physiognomies characterized by
caatinga vegetation, represented by several botanical families, such as the Cactaceae …

This study aimed to record the knowledge and use of medicinal species in the Semiarid
Region of Paraíba, Northeast Brazil. Interviews were conducted with 100% of homeowners …

RESUMO A caatinga é um bioma exclusivo do Brasil e apesar de sua deficiência hídrica
possui uma vegetação capaz de oferecer diversos bens primários e serviços ambientais …

La familia Cactaceae incluye diversas especies de gran potencial terapéutico, con uso
medicinal relevante en las poblaciones rurales del Nordeste Brasileño. Este estudio registra …

O presente estudo registrou as plantas medicinais conhecidas e utilizadas pelos moradores
de sete comunidades rurais no semiárido da Paraíba, nordeste do Brasil. Foram …