Plants of east africa book

Malika of the great lakes university of kisumu, ms. Was really happy to have this book with us on our recent visit to burundi, east africa. The sahara, in the north, is the largest desert in the world. Field guide to common trees and shrubs of east africa, by najma dharani. Flora of tropical east africa, global plants on jstor. The cape floral kingdom alone has nearly 9000 species and is the most diverse temperate flora on earth.

New cost estimate for field work in tanzaniabased on plants listed in revised foreign want list dated november 15, 1977. It contains images of ferns and seed plants taken in the field. Collins guide to the wild flowers of east africa hardcover february 1, 1999 by michael blundell author 3. Flora of tropical east africa 10,111 objects flora of east tropical africa is the largest regional tropical flora ever created. Medicinal plants of ea text african books collective. The book covers the rich diversity of plants found in kenya, tanzania and uganda, from sea to alpine plants. Its aims are to supplement the already published book entitled poisonous plants of east africa and to try to answer the many puzzling questions about the. Buy field guide to common trees and shrubs of east africa by dharani, najma isbn. East african literature bureau, 1976 ocolc609483952. Eastern africa, part of subsaharan africa comprising two traditionally recognized regions. In all, the medicinal uses of 6 plant species are described. Approximately 1,500 new plant species were described, by 5 botanists from 21 countries. Mabberleys plantbook is internationally accepted as an essential reference text for anyone studying, growing or writing about plants.

List of books and articles about east african history. By the author of wildflowers of kenya, it is produced with the backing of the herbariums at kew and nairobi, and provides the key to understanding a wonderful range of plants. The book has also a unique presentation of a simply classified list of diseases for which the herbal drugs are used. His first book, snowcaps on the equator, published in london in 1989, was about the mountains of east and central.

You can browse through a taxonomic hierarchy and or search according. Antimalarial trees in east africa threatened with extinction. The two most striking highlands are in ethiopia and kenya, respectively. South african plants what kind of plants live in south. Cape town, south africa 2011 isbn 9781770078888 isbn 9781770078888 softcover, 15x21 cm, 320 pages, throughout colour photos.

The maasai community of east africa uses the plant as a medicine for their cattle. This book is the first photographically illustrated guide to east africas most important medicinal plants. The authors, one formerly in charge of the east african herbarium, the other a former field zoologist in the veterinary department of kenya, dealt with several hundred enquiries. My husband is an arborist and i share his interest in trees and plants. Like many native african plants, aloes are not frost tolerant and will not survive standing water. Common poisonous plants of east africa, book, 1969. The book covers the rich diversity of plants found in kenya, tanzania, and uganda. Medicinal plants of east africa is a revised edition of the book first published in 1976 on herbal remedies and he traditional medical practice of. Food and agriculture organization of the united nations. No simple account has hitherto been available to farmers, doctors, police officers, veterinarians and chemists in east africa who may require information on its subject. The book series flora of tropical east africa published or distributed by the university of chicago press. One to several meters talllong stems in forest understory. But on arrival in either of the capitals and cities, a pleasant bonus looms the sight of beautiful flowering trees, shrubs and other plants both indigenous and exotic plants provide a riot of colour throughout, radiating a revitalizing. This book is basically about the discovery of how photosynthesis works.

The book covers the rich diversity of plants found in kenya, tanzania, and uganda, from sea plants to the alpine group on the high mountains. Medicinal plants of east africa, third edition, is the revised modern version of a book first published in 1976 on herbal remedies and the traditional medical practice of east africa. Guide to the naturalized and invasive plants of eastern africa. Large striking flowers bloom on long stems during the dry winter months in south africa. East africa also has a rich ethnic diversity and a large number of herbalists whose traditional knowledge and practices are also covered in the book. So, photosynthesis is turning carbon dioxide, water and sunlight into something useful to both plants and to us.

A field guide to the animal and plants of the region east african wildlife wildlife guides highly recommended the book concentrates on the more visible and easily distinguished larger mammal species, plus some of the more frequently seen smaller mammals. Jan 21, 20 east africa is rightly famous for its wildlife, and visitors from all over the world come to watch the spectacular wildlife and avifauna. The project began in 1948 and was finally completed in september 2012. East africa, made up of kenya, tanzania, and uganda. Medicinal plants of east africa unknown binding january 1, 1976 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Display it in a simple container, in proportion to its height. Its aims are to supplement the already published book entitled poisonous plants of east africa and to try to answer the many puzzling questions about the traditional use of medicinally active herbs.

Medicinal poisonous plants southern eastern africa abebooks. South africa is among 17 megadiverse countries that collectively hold 70% of the worlds plant species diversity. From tropical central and south america, the bamboo palm makes an elegant feature plant. Southern africa has well over 30 000 species of higher plants. The shrub occurs in broad ranges, and large population hence is not under any threat of extinction. Field guide to common trees and shrubs of east africa, by. A new book by researchers at the world agroforestry centre icraf and the kenya medical research institute kemri, common antimalarial trees and. Documenting all known wild plants from tanzania, uganda, and kenya, the project received contributions from many botanists. South africa has a broad range of biomes and ecosystems that give these native plants a habitat. The plant is classified as least concern facing no threat because. Guide to the naturalized and invasive plants of eastern. Of all the aloe plants, aloe vera is the most commonly cultivated.

East africa also has a rich ethnic diversity and a large number of herbalists whose traditional knowledge and practice are also. This book is the result of ten years of research work in kenya, tanzania and uganda by the author. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The flora of tropical east africa ftea is a catalogue of all 12,104 known wild plant species in uganda, kenya, and tanzania. Pages in category flora of east africa the following 78 pages are in this category, out of 78 total. Trump and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This red list is a major milestone for south africa in that it is the first datadriven, comprehensive assessment of the countrys indigenous vascular flora. This interactive photographic guide shall help you to identify higher plants from east african ecosystems. The current publication, the fourth edition in the series, has been expanded to include data on life cycle, life form. Flora of tropical east africa all chicago ebooks are. A resource book for promoting the exploitation and consumption of food plants in arid, semiarid and subhumid lands of eastern africa issue 42 of fao food and nutrition paper, food and agriculture organization, issn 02544725 fao technical papers. The sahara desert reaches from the atlantic ocean in the west to the red sea in the east.

East africa also has a rich ethnic diversity and a large number of herbalists whose traditional knowledge and practices are. The period of european domination of africa began in the 15th cent. Information on the botany, main traditional uses and active ingredients of the most commonly used and best known south african drug plants is presented in this photographic guide. Proceedings of 5th of african crop science conference. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The 40 monographs on medicinal trees and shrubs presented in this book were prepared in collaboration with 9 institutes in africa and latin america. Description both in ethiopia and in the countries of east africa, the continuing proliferation and spread of invasive alien species ias is now recognized as a serious problem, which needs to be addressed. For current news on africa and more web sites with countrybycountry information go to the link section and click on africa. Medicinal plants of east africa is a revised edition of the book first published in 1976 on herbal remedies and he traditional medical practice of east africa. 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. With some 26,000 entries, this comprehensive dictionary provides information on every family and genus of seedbearing plant including conifers, plus ferns and clubmosses, besides economically important mosses and algae. 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 countryside. Some medicinal forest plants 67 of africa and latin america.

Green up your home with these hardy indoor plants which dont need much water or mind a little neglect. These are the best indoor plants if you dont have green fingers. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern africa and eastern africa. School of biological sciences, university of nairobi and mr.