Calotropis procera: A preliminary survey on its phytoextraction capabilities in Brazil

• Published in: Neotropical biology and conservation Vol. 8; no. 3; p. 150
• Main Authors: Newton PU Barbosa, Geraldo Wilson Fernandes, Uemura, George, Maria Ângela de BC Menezes, Ludmila VS Matos, Aparecida da Silva, Maria, Menezes, Rômulo SC, Almeida-Cortez, Jarcilene S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sophia Pensoft Publishers 01.09.2013

Calotropis procera (Apocynaceae) is a non-native species that has its origin in Africa and Asia, but was introduced into the northeastern region of Brazil in the beginning of last century. In some areas, the dry biomass of C. procera is used as animal feed. However, previous studies indicated that t...