Publications by authors named "Amandio Gomes"
Four new species are described from central and eastern Angola and adjacent NW Zambia. All occur in Kalahari sand savannas rich in endemic and more widely distributed geoxylic suffrutices. Despite being known from very few collections, the conservation status of one of these new species is assessed as Least Concern, as these grasslands are nutrient-poor, are in remote sparsely populated areas, and are not threatened with conversion to agriculture.
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- The miombo region in Africa features a mix of woodlands and grasslands that face challenges like fires and drought, which affect plant life.
- Researchers examined the functional traits of various woody species in Angola, focusing on their adaptations to these tough environmental conditions.
- Results show that geoxyles have thicker leaves and denser wood, helping them survive harsher conditions, while Detarioideae legumes benefit from ectomycorrhizal associations for better nutrient uptake, explaining their prevalence in this ecosystem.