List of southern african indigenous trees and woody lianes. The fastgrowing screen windbreak collection 12 trees grows in zones 48. Le roux and mullers field guide to the trees and shrubs of namibia. Common trees and shrubs of southern africa tree checklist. Rounded conical form with dense foliage when young, growing more open with age. Download the gondwana canyon park species list of shrubs and trees in xls format. List of some scantly researched indigenous fruit trees shrubs of tropical african origin. People have traditionally given vernacular names to plants that are useful, outstanding, poisonous, etc.
It seems like a great resource except that each chapter and section is a separate pdf. Much of africa has a tropical climate, with average annual temperatures of approximately 80 degrees fahrenheit. The tree atlas project national botanical research institute. Floral survey of central and northern namibia university of arizona. Sep 30, 2002 this book is a selective field guide to the more common trees and shrubs, indigenous, naturalized and exotic, that are found in the east african region. It is designed to help the plant enthusiast identify prominent species that can be observed, studied and enjoyed in gardens and parks, along roadsides and in easily accessible parts of the. The leaves are cut off and weaved into beautiful baskets, rugs and hats. The following list includes some trees and shrubs, both deciduous and evergreen, that are fireresistant and suitable for hedgerows, screen. Food and agricultural organization of the united nations, ministry of foreign affairs finland. This is the usda fs agriculture handbook 727, a handbook on seeds of trees and shrubs. Tree and shrub descriptions for state nurseryraised seedlings. Located in the half border of the mediterranean sea, and stretches on the south. Quick guide this book is divided into two sections. Elisenheim, windhoek, namibia preliminary plant list revision date.
Namib trees is a retail and wholesale nursery specialising in namibian indigenous trees, shrubs and succulents. The most comprehensive book on this subject is le roux and mullers field guide to the trees and shrubs of namibia, revised and expanded by coleen mannheimer and barbara curtis, macmillan. Vernacular names are also arranged alphabetically, starting with setswana and. Jackals are carnivorous animals and they feed on many animals such as barking geckos, golden moles, kangaroo rats, and scorpion. In a broadleaved woodland, the brubru nilaus afer nested in a density of 2. A provisional list of local names for namibian plants. Trees provide wood and nontimber forest products to hundreds of thousands of people in namibia and they also support the lives of browsing animals, birds and countless species of insects. This together with new plantings of nationally and locally. Not to be confused with list of trees and shrubs by taxonomic family. Shrubs generally occur within the savanna near sources of water and along the slopes of hills. Useful books on namibian trees and shrubs the namibian. It adapts to the sun and heat with its growth in thickness of stem instead of height. Trees and shrubs were defined according to anderson and walker 1974.
Working trees are planted for a specific, practical purpose. Pdf structure of avian assemblages in zambezian baikiaea. Many of the species, particularly the shrubs, are not covered by other tree guides for the region. If the population of the jackal somehow decreases, and predation from this species decreases as a result.
Innumerable types of evergreen trees help make our earth green. Seed germination of namibian woodland tree species. The field guide to trees of southern africa 1997 by braam van wyk and piet van wyk is the penultimate reference guide to over 1,000 species of trees and shrubs in namibia, botswana, zimbabwe, mozambique, south. As it ages the bark turns darker, into brownishblack and becomes noticeably furrowed. Search results environmental information service namibia. Shrubs download the gondwana canyon park species list of shrubs and trees in xls format download the naute game park species list of plant species in pdf format trees the tree atlas of namibia recorded 84 species of trees from the greater fish river canyon landscape. Classification of forests in zambia republic of zambia. This is a list of southern african trees, shrubs, suffrutices, geoxyles and lianes, and is intended to cover angola, botswana, lesotho, malawi, mozambique, namibia, south africa, swaziland, zambia and zimbabwe. Shrubs 5 to 15 in fireprone areas, the use of fireresistant plants in privacy screens can reduce wildfire risk associated with fireprone shrubs or trees. Rothauge provided valuable information from his manual for which we are grateful.
Of all the continents, africa is known as the driest among the seven. This long awaited, fullcolour photographic guide to trees and shrubs of namibia includes. The tree atlas of namibia is the culmination of six years of data gathering by a team of enthusiastic treelovers. The welwitschia mirabilis is a famous plant in the namib due to its brown color and wideness. The following is a list of notable trees from around the world. The bark of young trees may vary from gray to a reddish brown. Field guide to common trees and shrubs of east africa. Forage value the forage value of any feed depends on the combination of its palatability, nutritive value and digestibility. Good hope garden nursery shared some great tips on indigenous plants that you can easily grow and harvest in your very own garden for medicinal remedies. The savannas of namibia consist of different types schultz, 1997. Land use assessment phase ii technical paper 1, classification of forests in zambia.
They provide us with fuel and materials for building and crafting. This longawaited, fullcolour photographic guide to trees and shrubs of namibia includes descriptions of and keys to over 400 species. Lusaka, zambia disclaimer the views expressed in these papers are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of their respective institutions. Short plants are called shrubs and tall plants are known as trees. Field guide to trees of southern africa by braam van wyk. A guide to preserving trees in development projects. Le roux and mullers fieldguide to trees and shrubs of namibia. Above all else, preserved trees need adequate space for root and canopy function and growth. Park species list of shrubs and trees in xls format download the naute game park species list of plant species in pdf format trees the tree atlas of namibia. Aside from the vast dune formations and coastal regions found in.
We finally have the definitive reference work to tell us where each of namibias 408 species of trees and large shrubs occurs. Today, arbor day is celebrated in all fifty states. Trees in southern africa with images, and checklists of trees in botswana, south africa, namibia, zimbabwe and zambia. It can live for up to 2,000 years, and grow up to 24 feet wide.
Dec 05, 2014 the northern part of namibia plays host to these 20 meter high palms trees that are not only a beautiful feature to the area, but has a wide range of uses for the locals. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The scientific names of the families, genera, and species are arranged alphabetically. The notion of indigenous is of necessity a blurred concept, and is clearly a function of both time and political boundaries. Ornamental trees that are used for landscaping include maple trees, oak trees, flowering pear, etc. Trees, such as the camelthorn or ringwood trees, are not abundant in the namib. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Edible indigenous plants offer a great way to eat well and garden with indigenous plants. Deciduous trees are the trees which shed their leaves. Namibias onestop shop for environmental information. Download the naute game park species list of plant species in pdf format trees the tree atlas of namibia recorded 84 species of trees from the greater fish river canyon landscape. The trees, now over years old, form a barren forest.
See more ideas about tree, tree of life, african tree. Salsola shrubs and clumps of nara melon stay alive by subsisting off of morning mists. Throughout the world, people of all ages are planting trees, caring for them and learning their value. With maturation the lenticels develop into shallow grooves. The tree atlas project our trees and shrubs serve a multitude of uses. There is strong emphasis on the conservation of site vegetation on plots, but also on search a plant rescue programme and their relocation within the site. Aug 30, 20 the trees, now over years old, form a barren forest.
See more ideas about garden plants, plants and garden. Shrubs native to the african landscape will flourish in many areas of the united states, most notably the warmer regions, such as southern california, florida and areas of the southwest. The goal of preserving trees in development projects is to protect adequate space for trees with the best health, structure, and appearance, while removing hazardous trees, lower quality trees, and others that are in the way of construction. Common name botanical name1 family name species origin 1. Species lists birds amphibians mammals reptiles trees. A total of 752 trees, 283 shrubs, 178 dead stumps and 699 live stumps were assessed in all the three sites combined central.
It is a small, densely matted bush growing to 6 feet in height with feathery foliage and spiny branches. Sickle bush dichrostachys cinerea is one of the most common shrubs in the savanna, found along brackish waterways and in roadside ditches. Three differing sites forest, shrubs and swamp under three different seasonal. There are many tree species in namibia but there are 20 major ones. African breadfruit treculia africana moraceae w, c, e 2. Factors controlling geographical distribution in savanna vegetation in namibia 9 of savanna with scattered woods. In the united states, this tree planting festival is called arbor day. Forests and woodlands of namibia was com missioned by. In israel, it is called the new years day of the trees. In namibia only 1500 of the approximately 4000 indigenous and 200 naturalised plants have common names. Revised and expanded by coleen mannheimer and barbara curtis. Family scientific name common names type acanthaceae barleria lancifolia blue barleria shrub acanthaceae barleria lanceolata shrub.
Jul 01, 1997 the field guide to trees of southern africa 1997 by braam van wyk and piet van wyk is the penultimate reference guide to over 1,000 species of trees and shrubs in namibia, botswana, zimbabwe, mozambique, south. These evergreens have a job to do, whether it is for a screen, hedge, windbreak, sound barrier, snow fence, boundary line, or wildlife habitat. The list includes actual trees located throughout the world, as well as trees. A numbered checklist of trees, shrubs and noteworthy lianes indigenous to kenya by j. Oct 22, 2015 edible indigenous plants offer a great way to eat well and garden with indigenous plants. Impacts of locallevel utilization pressure on the structure. This single predator is also a huge food source for the namib desert lion. The planting of trees for shade and shelter in gardens is highly recommended to promote and attract local bird life. Trees listed here are regarded as important or specific by their historical, national, locational, natural or mythological context.
List of some scantly researched indigenous fruit treesshrubs of tropical african origin. Whichever case, the value of trees and shrubs as fodder needs to be kept in perspective with other commercial end uses when examining incentives for planting trees on farms. Indigenous trees shrubs species scientific name common name species scientific name common name. The second edition of this popular guide contains more than photographs, of which over 400 are new. Namibia now nust and biota for providing funds for workshops and the. The bark is distinctly marked by horizontal rows of raised air pores lenticels. Mcdonald and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Without receiving any remuneration or compensation, they took themselves off to all corners of namibia. This book is a selective field guide to the more common trees and shrubs, indigenous, naturalized and exotic, that are found in the east african region. The botanical society of south africa encourages the wise use of indigenous plants in southern africa.