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Land of the Giants. Remarkable botanical findings highlight a new area for conservation in Brazil.

Authors :
Mello-Silva, Renato
Source :
Rodriguésia. Apr-jun2018, Vol. 69 Issue 2, p933-937. 5p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The finding of Vellozia gigantea in an isolated Campo Rupestre massif within the Mata Atlântica Domain is a remarkable discovery that adds considerable conservation importance to the Serra do Padre Ângelo and Serra da Aliança, in the Doce River valley, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*VALLEYS
*PROTECTED areas
*LAND use

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03706583
Volume :
69
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Rodriguésia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
136684602
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/2175-7860201869245