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'''Afromontane''' is a term used to describe the plant and animal species common to the mountains of [[Africa]] and the southern [[Arabian Peninsula]]. The afromontane regions of Africa are discontinuous, separated from each other by lowlands, and are sometimes referred to as the '''Afromontane archipelago''', as their distribution is analogous to a series of islands. Afromontane communities occur above 1500-2000 meters elevation near the equator, and as low as 300 meters elevation in the [[Knysna-Amatole montane forests]] of [[South Africa]]. Afromontane forests are generally cooler and more humid than the surrounding lowlands. |
'''Afromontane''' is a term used to describe the plant and animal species common to the mountains of [[Africa]] and the southern [[Arabian Peninsula]]. The afromontane regions of Africa are discontinuous, separated from each other by lowlands, and are sometimes referred to as the '''Afromontane archipelago''', as their distribution is analogous to a series of islands. Afromontane communities occur above 1500-2000 meters elevation near the equator, and as low as 300 meters elevation in the [[Knysna-Amatole montane forests]] of [[South Africa]]. Afromontane forests are generally cooler and more humid than the surrounding lowlands. |
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The Afromontane archipelago mostly follows the [[Great Rift Valley]] from the [[Red Sea]] to [[Zimbabwe]], with the largest areas in the [[Ethiopian Highlands]], the [[Albertine Rift]] of [[Uganda]], [[Rwanda]], [[Burundi]], [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], and [[Tanzania]], and the [[Eastern Arc]] highlands of [[Kenya]] and Tanzania. Other Afromontane regions include the [[Drakensberg]] range of southern Africa, the [[Cameroon Highlands]], and the [[Cameroon Line]] volcanoes, including [[Mount Cameroon]], [[Bioko]], and [[São Tomé Island|São Tomé]]. |
The Afromontane archipelago mostly follows the [[Great Rift Valley]] from the [[Red Sea]] to [[Zimbabwe]], with the largest areas in the [[Ethiopian Highlands]], the [[Albertine Rift]] of [[Uganda]], [[Rwanda]], [[Burundi]], [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], and [[Tanzania]], and the [[Eastern Arc]] highlands of [[Kenya]] and Tanzania. Other Afromontane regions include the [[Drakensberg]] range of southern Africa, the [[Cameroon Highlands]], and the [[Cameroon Line]] volcanoes, including [[Mount Cameroon]], [[Bioko]], and [[São Tomé Island|São Tomé]]. |
Afromontane is a term used to describe the plant and animal species common to the mountains of Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula. The afromontane regions of Africa are discontinuous, separated from each other by lowlands, and are sometimes referred to as the Afromontane archipelago, as their distribution is analogous to a series of islands. Afromontane communities occur above 1500-2000 meters elevation near the equator, and as low as 300 meters elevation in the Knysna-Amatole montane forests of South Africa. Afromontane forests are generally cooler and more humid than the surrounding lowlands.
And the famous explorer of this area is Jake Gifford
The Afromontane archipelago mostly follows the Great Rift Valley from the Red Sea to Zimbabwe, with the largest areas in the Ethiopian Highlands, the Albertine Rift of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Tanzania, and the Eastern Arc highlands of Kenya and Tanzania. Other Afromontane regions include the Drakensberg range of southern Africa, the Cameroon Highlands, and the Cameroon Line volcanoes, including Mount Cameroon, Bioko, and São Tomé.
Although some Afromontane enclaves are widely separated, they share a similar mix of plant species which are often distinct from the surrounding lowland regions. Podocarps, of genera Podocarpus and Afrocarpus, are a characteristic tree, along with Prunus africana, Hagenia abyssinica, Juniperus procera, and Olea spp.. In the higher mountains, the Afromontane forest or woodland zone transitions to a higher Afroalpine zone of grasslands, shrublands, or moorlands.
The plant families Curtisiaceae and Oliniaceae are Afromontane endemics and family Barbeyaceae is a near-endemic. The tree genera Afrocrania, Balthasaria, Curtisia, Ficalhoa, Hagenia, Kiggelaria, Leucosidea, Platypterocarpus, Trichocladus, Widdringtonia, and Xymalos are Afromontane endemics or near-endemics, as are the plant genera Ardisiandra, Cincinnobotrys, and Stapfiella.
In South Africa, Afromontane forests cover only 0.5% of the country's land area. The Afromontane forests occur along the mountainous arc of the Drakensberg Range, from Limpopo Province in the northeast to the Western Cape Province in the southwest. The Afromontane forests generally occur in well-watered areas, including ravines and north-facing slopes. The Afromontane forests are intolerant of fire, and the frequent fires of the surrounding fynbos, savanna, and grassland limit the expansion of the forests. Despite their small area, the Afromontane forests of South Africa produce valuable timber, particularly the Real Yellowwood (Podocarpus latifolius), Outeniqua Yellowwood (Afrocarpus falcatus), and Stinkwood (Ocotea bullata).
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
Montane grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands
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'''Afromontane''' is a term used to describe the plant and animal species common to the mountains of [[Africa]] and the southern [[Arabian Peninsula]]. The afromontane regions of Africa are discontinuous, separated from each other by lowlands, and are sometimes referred to as the '''Afromontane archipelago''', as their distribution is analogous to a series of islands. Afromontane communities occur above 1500-2000 meters elevation near the equator, and as low as 300 meters elevation in the [[Knysna-Amatole montane forests]] of [[South Africa]]. Afromontane forests are generally cooler and more humid than the surrounding lowlands. |
'''Afromontane''' is a term used to describe the plant and animal species common to the mountains of [[Africa]] and the southern [[Arabian Peninsula]]. The afromontane regions of Africa are discontinuous, separated from each other by lowlands, and are sometimes referred to as the '''Afromontane archipelago''', as their distribution is analogous to a series of islands. Afromontane communities occur above 1500-2000 meters elevation near the equator, and as low as 300 meters elevation in the [[Knysna-Amatole montane forests]] of [[South Africa]]. Afromontane forests are generally cooler and more humid than the surrounding lowlands. |
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And the famous explorer of this area is Jake Gifford |
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The Afromontane archipelago mostly follows the [[Great Rift Valley]] from the [[Red Sea]] to [[Zimbabwe]], with the largest areas in the [[Ethiopian Highlands]], the [[Albertine Rift]] of [[Uganda]], [[Rwanda]], [[Burundi]], [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], and [[Tanzania]], and the [[Eastern Arc]] highlands of [[Kenya]] and Tanzania. Other Afromontane regions include the [[Drakensberg]] range of southern Africa, the [[Cameroon Highlands]], and the [[Cameroon Line]] volcanoes, including [[Mount Cameroon]], [[Bioko]], and [[São Tomé Island|São Tomé]]. |
The Afromontane archipelago mostly follows the [[Great Rift Valley]] from the [[Red Sea]] to [[Zimbabwe]], with the largest areas in the [[Ethiopian Highlands]], the [[Albertine Rift]] of [[Uganda]], [[Rwanda]], [[Burundi]], [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], and [[Tanzania]], and the [[Eastern Arc]] highlands of [[Kenya]] and Tanzania. Other Afromontane regions include the [[Drakensberg]] range of southern Africa, the [[Cameroon Highlands]], and the [[Cameroon Line]] volcanoes, including [[Mount Cameroon]], [[Bioko]], and [[São Tomé Island|São Tomé]]. |
Afromontane is a term used to describe the plant and animal species common to the mountains of Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula. The afromontane regions of Africa are discontinuous, separated from each other by lowlands, and are sometimes referred to as the Afromontane archipelago, as their distribution is analogous to a series of islands. Afromontane communities occur above 1500-2000 meters elevation near the equator, and as low as 300 meters elevation in the Knysna-Amatole montane forests of South Africa. Afromontane forests are generally cooler and more humid than the surrounding lowlands.
And the famous explorer of this area is Jake Gifford
The Afromontane archipelago mostly follows the Great Rift Valley from the Red Sea to Zimbabwe, with the largest areas in the Ethiopian Highlands, the Albertine Rift of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Tanzania, and the Eastern Arc highlands of Kenya and Tanzania. Other Afromontane regions include the Drakensberg range of southern Africa, the Cameroon Highlands, and the Cameroon Line volcanoes, including Mount Cameroon, Bioko, and São Tomé.
Although some Afromontane enclaves are widely separated, they share a similar mix of plant species which are often distinct from the surrounding lowland regions. Podocarps, of genera Podocarpus and Afrocarpus, are a characteristic tree, along with Prunus africana, Hagenia abyssinica, Juniperus procera, and Olea spp.. In the higher mountains, the Afromontane forest or woodland zone transitions to a higher Afroalpine zone of grasslands, shrublands, or moorlands.
The plant families Curtisiaceae and Oliniaceae are Afromontane endemics and family Barbeyaceae is a near-endemic. The tree genera Afrocrania, Balthasaria, Curtisia, Ficalhoa, Hagenia, Kiggelaria, Leucosidea, Platypterocarpus, Trichocladus, Widdringtonia, and Xymalos are Afromontane endemics or near-endemics, as are the plant genera Ardisiandra, Cincinnobotrys, and Stapfiella.
In South Africa, Afromontane forests cover only 0.5% of the country's land area. The Afromontane forests occur along the mountainous arc of the Drakensberg Range, from Limpopo Province in the northeast to the Western Cape Province in the southwest. The Afromontane forests generally occur in well-watered areas, including ravines and north-facing slopes. The Afromontane forests are intolerant of fire, and the frequent fires of the surrounding fynbos, savanna, and grassland limit the expansion of the forests. Despite their small area, the Afromontane forests of South Africa produce valuable timber, particularly the Real Yellowwood (Podocarpus latifolius), Outeniqua Yellowwood (Afrocarpus falcatus), and Stinkwood (Ocotea bullata).
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
Montane grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands