Description
Strelitzia 1: Botanical Diversity in Southern Africa presents the proceedings of a major conference on the conservation and utilization of the region’s extraordinary flora, held in Cape Town in September 1993. Published by the National Botanical Institute, this volume compiles review articles, research findings, and workshop recommendations from experts across Southern Africa.
Covering over 30,000 plant species across ecosystems ranging from desert dunes to rainforests, the book highlights the unparalleled biodiversity of the subcontinent, including the globally significant Cape Floristic Region. It provides a detailed assessment of species diversity, current conservation status, traditional and potential uses of plants, and priorities for action in conservation and sustainable management.
Richly illustrated with maps, tables, graphs, and photographs, this comprehensive volume is an essential resource for botanists, conservationists, researchers, and policymakers engaged with Southern African biodiversity.
