Food foraging in south africa published by mango juice inflight february 2014 exploring the mulchrich forest beds under the slopes of the simonsberg mountains at delheim estate in stellenbosch, visitors are led on a mushroom hunt with local experts. The list of uses covers a wide range of ailments from coughs, colds, fever, loss of appetite, colic, headache, earache, intestinal worms to malaria. Use this tropical plant in combination with low light, foliage plants around ponds and fountains for a green, lush appearance. The five worst invasive species in south africa are. This book enabled nurserymen throughout the country to grow and sell these plants, contributing to the popularity of indigenous gardening experienced today in south africa.
Field guide to wild flowers of south africa south african field guide series by john manning. It also includes an essay on cape flora, maps, an etymology of south african plant names. Like many native african plants, aloes are not frost tolerant and will not survive standing water. Acacia gerrardii varchellia gerrardii is a hardy, fairly fastgrowing, droughtresistant, deciduous acacia. The diversity and abundance of south african plants is impressive, and is one of the reasons that south africa is such a popular tourist destination. The large number of plant species in this region ca. South africas gastronomy is coming of age as chefs begin to experiment with indigenous foods and plants to create a cuisine that is bursting with unusual flavours and sharp contrasts, and is quintessentially south african. It has been made both possible and important due to the efforts of many photographers who, over the years. The botanical society of south africa encourages the wise use of indigenous plants in southern africa. The gardeners guide to south african plants book, 1993.
An example of this is crinum powlleii and moorei south african, and crinum flaccidum and pedunculatum australian. This red list is a major milestone for south africa in that it is the first datadriven, comprehensive assessment of the countrys indigenous. This plant book shares a constantly growing collection of the marvels that ive encountered. It has a long, straight stem that starts branching high up to form a flattish crown. Succulents of southern africa is a valuable addition for all who are interested in succulent plants as well as for botanical faculties, libraries, universities and for the serious book collector. O ur australian climate is similar to south africans. These healing plants treated all sorts of maladies including cancer, diabetes and tuberculosis tb as well as more benign complaints such as the. The south african aloe is hardy to twentytwo to twentyfive degrees fahrenheit. South africa is home to over 22,000 different species of plants that are ordered into 2,180 genuses of 227 plant families. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within south africa. It features over 2,000 carefully selected plants and animals, large and small, that are likely to be encountered during a visit to any part of the region. Food foraging in south africa food and the fabulous. The healing power of african plants brand south africa.
This book has been a trusted field companion for many years. Around 10% of the worlds flowering species are found in south africa, the only country in the world with an entire plant kingdom inside its borders. Home services handpicked professionals happiness guarantee. Nothing else is available currently to the extent, lavish style and userfriendliness of this work. The approximately 5 million square miles that make up the savannas are rich in biodiversity that cant be found anywhere else on the planet. The potential of south african plants in the development of. In my journey, i see spectacular plants and the fascinating creatures that coexist with them. A photographic guide to the most commonly used and best known south african plant medicines, including their botany, main traditional uses. The boards are a little shelf rubbed, minor marks and slightest touch edge worn. Briza publications briza bookshop, plants of south africa. The best available soil spatial dataset for the entire area is the land type survey land type survey staff, 19722006, a south african resource similar to the soter database.
Book club membership book proposals academic book submission. Southern africa has a total of 225 plant families with the 52 largest families covering over 90% of the flora. Pompom weed campuloclinium macrocephalum category 1b pompom weed was introduced to south africa in horse feed hay during the anglo boer war 1899 that was imported from brazil and argentina. Also called the cape floristic kingdom, it contains 9 000. Gardeners guide to indigenous garden plants of southern africa. Iridaceae is a family of plants in order asparagales, taking its name from the irises, meaning rainbow, referring to its many colours. Home a complete guide to african savanna plants the african savanna is an environment unlike any other on earth. Field guide to wild flowers of south africa south african field guide series. South africa is the third most biodiverse country in the world and inhabitants have for centuries employed the help of indigenous medicinal plants. The book gives a good description of african medicinal plants and their use within the general african culture. Plantinfo everything and anything about plants in sa. South africa is home to the smallestby farand most unique floral kingdom, as designated by plant geographers.
This book is largely based on precis and includes data on life cycle, life form, height of plant and altitude together with updated information on literature references, synonyms. This handy pocket guide introduces local gardening enthusiasts to some of southern africas most beautiful, beneficial and easy tocarefor. South africa is among 17 megadiverse countries that collectively hold 70% of the worlds plant species diversity. I hope it will give you an increased appreciation of our indigenous flora and fauna and spur you into restoring the natural ecology of the area in which you. Margaret roberts, in her inimitable style, shares the story of each plants history and its various uses medicinal.
So like australian native plants, south african plants generally grow well here. Five worst invasive plants in south africa life is a garden. Cyclooxygenase inhibitory activity of south african plants. Data on medicinal plants used to treat respiratory. Large striking flowers bloom on long stems during the dry winter months in south africa. The flora acts as the natural habitat for the many different animal species that call south africa home, and is a key contributing agent for the biodiversity and ecological health and wealth of.
South african is home to a wide array of fascinating species of flora. One of south africas marvels is its incredible diversity of plant and flower species found in the cape floral kingdom or the cape floristic region on. This remarkable book is a must for anyone with an interest or involvement in health care and botany. Comprehensively updated, it now features range maps for most groups. South african plants what kind of plants live in south africa.
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. Indigenous healing plants is a fascinating compilation of the uses of more than 140 indigenous plants, from wellknown garden favourites such as agapanthus and scented geraniums to lesser known plants like agtdaegeneesbossie and ashwaganda. This is a withdrawn library hoerskool transkei book with consequent markings, stamps and labels on the cover and front and end pages. Nov 06, 2018 south african is home to a wide array of fascinating species of flora. Succulents of southern africa honeyguide publications. Artemisia afra is a common species in south africa with a wide distribution from the cederberg mountains in the cape, northwards to tropical east africa and stretching as far north as ethiopia. It includes a number of other well known cultivated plants, such as freesias, gladioli and crocuses members of this family are perennial plants. 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. Jul 21, 2017 aloes are a succulent with thick, fleshy leaves.
Foraging for food, edible plants specifically, is an exciting and growing pursuit in the rural and. South african plants what kind of plants live in south. This new edition of the bestselling and wellknown illustrated field guide to the animals and plants of southern africa is fully updated with all the latest taxonomy and common names. Invasive succulent plants in south africa wikipedia. Publisher and supplier of books centered around south african nature, plant and animal species, fieldguides, farming, gardening and much more. Of all the aloe plants, aloe vera is the most commonly cultivated. Silverhill seeds and books, suite 18, bergvliet, 7864 cape town, south africa telephone.
Plantinfo is flourishing at top speed and we are growing day by day and adding more and more detailed plant and gardening information, one big shovel at a time. As it is sparsely branched and throws little shade, many plants and lawn grass will grow underneath i. Data on medicinal plants used to treat respiratory infections. South african plants have many relatives amongst australian natives. Over 22,000 indigenous seed plants grow in the country. William henry, 18111866 hooker, joseph dalton, 18171911. The first list of southern african plants published from precis was the list of species of southern african plants. Braam van wyk, a graduate of the universities of potchefstroom and pretoria, is a plant taxonomist by training, with a wide interest in the classification of the rich southern african flora. South africa has an incredible diversity in plant life for a country of 463,000 square miles. Precis includes all indigenous and naturalised plants recorded from the same area as the flora of southern africafsa. However, a typical entry is a single paragraph on giraffe, but no mention of the thornicrofts giraffe or any other specific giraffe. In the wild it grows at altitudes between 202 440 m on damp slopes, along streamsides and forest margins.
Use this tropical plant in combination with low light, foliage plants around ponds. I hope it will give you an increased appreciation of our indigenous flora. It also includes an essay on cape flora, maps, an etymology of south african plant names, and a list of both print and internet references. Many species of endemic flora also grow in south africa. This is an interesting handbook for phytochemists, pharmacologists, anthropologists, or anyone who is interested in african medicinal plants. Medicinal plants of south africa the first edition of this book, published in 2002, deservedly won the 2003 noma award for publishing in africa, where the jurys report described it as a beautifully produced and illustrated book presented in a clear, concise, and welllaid out manner. The green cloth cover has an adhesive clear plastic cover. Common names of south african plants by smith, christo albertyn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Where to see unique flowers near cape town, south africa. These range from fine grasses to scrubby bushes and dense forest trees. Author pita joffe traveled extensively in south africa and built up a collection of plant slides which formed the basis of the gardeners guide to south african plants. The following is a list of succulent invasive plants of south africa as per the south african ministry of environment, forestry and fisheries. Thirty percent of the plant genera in south africas cape floristic region are.
One of south africas marvels is its incredible diversity of plant and flower species found in the cape floral kingdom or the cape floristic region on the countrys western cape. South africa has a fabulous array of indigenous flowers that enhances the countrys natural beauty and diversity. The plant is a serious threat to the conservation of grasslands in south africa. Coatespalgrave, k, coatespalgrave, m, coatespalgrave, p. Simply magnificent 11 african flowers with pictures. South africas climates range from coastal to forests to grasslands and savannas. The introduction includes an extensive section on cultivation.
Briza bookshop, plants of south africa, animals, species. For anyone with an interest in botany or wondering what a plant name means, this wellwritten book will be an indispensable guide. Artemisia afra is one of the oldest and best known medicinal plants, and is still used effectively today in south africa by people of all cultures. South africa boasts a world of plants that are both fascinating and beautiful. Strengths and limitations prance, gt chadwick, dj marsh, j. These range from the fine grasses of the free state province and scrubby bushes of the karoo region to the dense greenery of the garden route forests and the mountain plains of the countrys inland south africa is home to more than 22 000 indigenous seed plants from almost 230 different families.
This site displays photos of wildflowers taken in the eastern and western cape province of south africa, and at several botanical gardens in southern california. The book does include sections on reptiles, squirrels, plants, etc, so the breadth will be useful. Among his more popular works are field guide to wild flowers of the highveld, field guide to trees of southern africa, a photographic guide to wild flowers of south africa and how to identify trees in. South african plants special thanks to the individuals and organizations who have contributed these materials to the library.
Mar 16, 2018 south africa is home to the smallestby farand most unique floral kingdom, as designated by plant geographers. A field guide to the wildlife of southern africa, describing over 2,000 plants and animals, with clear illustrations in full colour. Isolation of endophytic fungi from south african plants, and screening for their antimicrobial and extracellular enzymatic activities and presence of type i polyketide synthases. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. It is droughtresistant but does best with additional irrigation during the hot, dry summer. The illustrated dictionary of southern african plant. Nov 25, 2008 brand south africa reporter the rich potential of african plants to produce new medicines to combat illness and create profitable agricultural businesses was a key part of discussion at the fourth world congress on medicinal and aromatic plants wocmap, held at the international convention centre in cape town from 9 to 14 november.