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Author : Nico Smit
Publisher : Briza Publications
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133319033
A must for anyone with an interest in trees or our natural heritage in general.
Author : Najma Dharani
Publisher : Struik Publishers
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Acacia
ISBN : 1770071741
This title is a field guide to all 62 of the acacia tree species occurring in the East African region, namely Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Author : Barbara Jeppe,Lynette Davidson
Publisher : Ecclesia Life Mana
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1981-01-01
Category : Acacia
ISBN : 0620056096
Author : Malcolm James Coe,Henk Beentje
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015024999206
This guide describes, in pictures and words, all the different types of acacia trees that are such a distinctive feature of the Kenyan landscape. It shows both floral and vegetative characteristics - bark, leaves, pods, seeds - so that identification can easily be made even when the trees arenot in flower. This will be a valuable companion to anyone visiting or living in East Africa, and also to professional botanists, foresters, and ecologists. There are forty-four species of acacia in Kenya, out of twelve-hundred species globally, but they are of particular interest because they are both used by the local people and eaten by the wildlife. Acacias are also suited to commercial farming in arid conditions, which may be important if warmingtrends continue. The authors provide clear explanations of botanical terms, detailed field keys, and instructions for using the keys. No previous knowledge of plant sciences is required to enjoy this authoritative guide.
Author : Najma Dharani
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781431701384
Due to its diversity of habitat and climate, East Africa boasts a tremendous natural wealth of flora - indigenous, naturalized and exotic. This second edition of Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa features more than 400 of the trees, shrubs, palms and mangroves that are commonly found in the region. The book is divided into four parts – trees, shrubs, palms and mangroves – with each part arranged in alphabetical order according to scientific name. The species accounts describe the plants’ habitat, bark, leaves, flowers and fruit, as well as their general and commercial applications and uses in traditional medicine. The text is accompanied by more than 1 200 photographs depicting the species, its fruit, flowers and bark. Glossaries of botanical and medical terms, as well as an Illustrated glossary showing flower parts, leaf shapes and leaf arrangements are provided to clarify the terms used in the book. This invaluable guide will help plant enthusiasts identify prominent species in gardens and parks, along roadsides and in easily accessible parts of the countryside.
Author : Braam van Wyk
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781775841043
This comprehensively updated and expanded edition of the region’s best-selling field guide to trees offers much, much more than the highly successful first edition. Fully updated text (including additional species entries) and distribution maps, numerous new photographs and a new 87-page section of full-tree photographs makes this well-loved guide even more indispensable in the field. Southern Africa has a rich variety of tree species, with an estimated 2 100 indigenous species and more than 100 naturalised aliens. Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa describes and illustrates more than 1 000 of these, focusing on trees that are the most common and most likely to be encountered. Species are logically arranged in 43 groups based on easy-to-observe leaf and stem features, and each account is illustrated by full-colour photographs of the plant’s diagnostic parts. The text also touches on the practical uses of the plants.
Author : Jonathan Timberlake,Christopher Fagg,Richard Barnes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105113649300
Taxonomy; Origin and distribution; Ecology; Uses; Descriptions of acacias; How to use this field guide; Dichotomous key to Acacia species; Collecting Acacai specimens; Character matrix; Species descriptions; Exotic Acacia species; Pods grouped by inflorescence type.
Author : Keith Coates Palgrave
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 1212 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781920572747
This third edition of Trees of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded by Meg Coates Palgrave. It features new simplified keys based on leaf characteristics, and incorporates updated names, reclassifications and new species. All known indigenous trees and many naturalised aliens occurring in southern Africa, south of the Zambezi-Cunene rivers, are included. Accompanying the descriptions are comprehensively revised maps reflecting up-to-date distribution, and drawings of a characteristic leaf and / or fruit. Other features incllude English and Afrikaans common names, notes on medicinal or magical properties and an illustrated glossary. A comprehensive, user-friendly guide, it will appeal to tree enthusiasts and professional botanists across the sub-continent.
Author : Garth Thompson
Publisher : Jacana Media
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007-01-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781770092471
Aimed at informing and educating on wildlife guiding in Africa's many diverse parks and safari areas, this resource provides aspiring navigators with complete information on the necessary qualifications and requirements to gain access to this growing field. A wide range of subjects are expertly explored, including guiding principles and camp etiquette, medical supplies and safety tips, and details on the use of common field tools such as rifles, handguns, cameras, and binoculars. Real-life stories blend with artful cartoons--that add humor while emphasizing pertinent points--to round out this must-have reference for those looking for a career in guiding.
Author : Tony Rebelo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Gardening
ISBN : UOM:39015049546958
Synonymous with South Africa, proteas form part of a family that includes some 370 species of leucospernums, leucadendrons, serrurias and others. This book describes all known species of Proteaceae in the Cape Floral Kingdom and further afield, and includes diagrammatic quick keys and clear, concise text. Diagnostic features are highlighted, and a distribution map accompanies each species description. For amateur botanists and those who like to ramble in the fynbos.
Author : Hugh Glen
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775844709
Southern Africa is home to more than 2,000 introduced (not indigenous) trees. These non-native species are encountered daily and form a familiar part of our urban landscapes, growing successfully in parks, gardens, along road sides, and in other open spaces. This guide features nearly 600 of the most common and familiar of these and, using the same model of identification as FG Trees of Southern Africa, facilitates ID based on leaf and stem features. The book provides the country of origin for each species and offers key information on cultivation and uses. Each entry is supported by colour images that depict key features, and a shaded map that shows the plant’s cold tolerance (where the species can grow). An essential guide for landscapers and gardeners as well as tree enthusiasts who will struggle to find these trees in their guide to indigenous trees.
Author : Levente Hufnagel
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535137542
This book, Pure and Applied Biogeography, gives a very interesting report and overview about the frontiers of such parts of recent biogeographical research, which plays important roles in solving our most pressing global problems (biodiversity crisis, climate change, water issues, and sustainable agriculture). Our book consists of three sections: "Introduction", "Pure Biogeography and Global Patterns" and "Applied Biogeography and Regional Issues." After the introductory chapter, which is about the main branches and aims of biogeography in service of solving global problems, - we can find three chapters as parts of the first section. First chapter in this section is in close relation with the origin of biodiversity and conservation. The second and third chapters are about the biogeograhical aspects of climate change and biodiversity. In the second section of this book three applied biogeographical chapters can be found, which are related to agriculture, theoretical background of biological plant protection against herbivores, and regional patterns in ecological biogeography.
Author : Keith Coates Palgrave,Paul Coates Palgrave,Meg Coates Palgrave
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Trees
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111308792
The entries, arranged in families, not only describe each tree's distribution, habitat and diagnostic features, but also give fascinating details of their ritual and medicinal uses.
Author : Val Thomas,Rina Grant
Publisher : Jacana Media
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781770095618
Written for everyone from amateur botanists to keen nature enthusiasts, this reference explores the wonder of South African trees and shrubs from the high-lying grasslands and scrubby Karoo plains to the Drakensberg and the Eastern Cape Mountain ranges. With comprehensive maps of all the larger parks, reserves, and tourist destinations with indigenous trees, this guide not only highlights the striking features of each type of tree, but also offers advice on locations for birding, wildlife watching, picnicking, hiking, walking, and fishing.
Author : Chris J Stevens,Sam Nixon,Mary Anne Murray,Dorian Q Fuller
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781315434001
The first major synthesis of African archaeobotany in decades, this book focuses on Paleolithic archaeobotany and the relationship between agriculture and social complexity. It explores the effects that plant life has had on humans as they evolved from primates through the complex societies of Africa, including Egypt, the Buganda Kingdom, southern African polities, and other regions. With over 30 contributing scholars from 12 countries and extensive illustrations, this volume is an essential addition to our knowledge of humanity’s relationship with plants.