Plant and fungal specimens in herbaria are becoming primary resources for investigating
how plant phenology and geographic distributions shift with climate change, greatly …

The genus Trachylepis is currently represented by 21 species in Angola, most of them part of
nomenclaturally and taxonomically challenging species complexes. In this study we present …

Background Angola suffered a long-lasting military conflict. Therefore, traditional knowledge
of plant usage is still an important part of cultural heritage, especially concerning the still …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Mopane woodlands play an important role in the
livelihood strategies of local populations; however, they have been scarcely investigated by …

Forest degradation and forest loss threaten the survival of many species and reduce the
ability of forests to provide vital services. Clearing for agriculture in Angola is an important …

Fire is a key driver of natural ecosystems in Africa. However, human activity and climate
change have altered fire frequency and severity, with negative consequences for …

Leguminosae is an economically important family that contains a large number of medicinal
plants, many of which are widely used in African traditional medicine. Angola holds a great …

About 80% of Angola's forest surface is covered by Miombo and Mopane woodlands, which
are explored for diverse activities such as fuelwood and food. This study aimed to assess the …

Abstract From 2013–2017, we accompanied and interviewed local people harvesting edible
insects in the Northern Angolan province of Uíge. Insect and host plant samples were …

Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa, grain legumes (pulses) are essential food sources and play
an important role in sustainable agriculture. Among the major pulse crops, the native …