Features of afro alpine plant ecology books

Korner is well known for his book alpine plant life. Following hauman, monod 1957 in his chorological map of africa recognized an afro alpine region occurring as scattered islands in the sudanoangolan region sudano. Part of the ecological studies book series ecolstud, volume 31 log in to check access. Alpine animals have to deal with two types of problems. This is because there is less atmosphere to filter uv rays from the sun. Physiological ecology of the alpine timberline springerlink. Hauman 1955 was apparently the first to assign the flora of the high mountains of tropical africa to the afro alpine region. Most plants that are found in alpine biomes are adapted to thrive in rocky and sandy soil. A close association between the shift from annual to perennial habit and the shift from lowland to montane habitats is an emerging common feature of plant clades that include alpine species and species radiations, and is well documented in western new world lupinus fig. Alpine plants are plants that grow in an alpine climate, which occurs at high elevation and. Alpine treelines mark the lowtemperature limit of tree growth and occur in mountains worldwide. Hauman 1955 was apparently the first to assign the flora of the high mountains of tropical africa to the afroalpine region. This comprehensive text treats a wide range of topics.

Alpine plants are plants that grow in an alpine climate, which occurs at high elevation and above the tree line. The significance of fire for afroalpine ericaceous vegetation bioone. Alpine plants are adapted to the harsh conditions of the alpine environment, which include low. Plants have also adapted to the dry conditions of the alpine biome. Several color plates supplement the black and white photographs included throughout the book. The authors first notions about afroalpine plant ecology. Striking features of the vegetation pattern in the bale mountains include.

Alpine treelines functional ecology of the global high. Physiological ecology of the alpine timberline tree existence at high altitudes with special reference to the european alps. Life forms of the sierra nevada alpine lora, as in other tem perate alpine loras, are heavily dominated by broadleaved herbaceous perennials 48% of species followed by grami noid perennials 22% and mats and cushions 12%. It provides basic ecological information on the afroalpine flora and its adaptations to the tropical alpine climate. About this book facsimile edition of a book first published in 1964, and based on pioneering research on the seven highest east african mountains. There are many different plant species and taxon that grow as a plant community in these alpine tundra. This volume is designed as a companion to the former book, covering the biotic and abiotic aspects of treelines around the world from the subarctic to the equator. Plants respond to the harsh alpine environment with a high degree of specialization, the structural and functional aspects of which this book aims to explore. You should also realize that plants in the alpine biome have an antifreeze chemical, which coats and protects the plants from the low temperatures. Extensively referenced, 218 figures, 4 color plates, and 47 tables. Features of afroalpine plant ecology nhbs academic.

Following hauman, monod 1957 in his chorological map of africa recognized an afroalpine region occurring as scattered islands in the sudanoangolan region sudanozambezian region of lebrun 1947. Part of the monographiae biologicae book series mobi, volume 31. In 1965 hedberg indicated the presence of an afroalpine flora in south africa, but. The comprehensive text approaches the subject in a multidisciplinary.

Facsimile edition of a book first published in 1964, and based on pioneering research on the seven highest east african mountains. Alpine plants are adapted to the harsh conditions of the alpine environment, which include low temperatures, dryness, ultraviolet radiation, and a short growing season. Reference module in earth systems and environmental sciences. A plant ecology survey of the tugela river basin, natal.

Features of afroalpine plant ecology iucn library system. Firstly, the term afro alpine should be considered. The east african mountain region provides living testimony to what can go. Functional plant ecology of high mountain ecosystems on. These include perennial grasses, sedges, forbs, cushion plants, mosses, and lichens. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Under such conditions, ericaceous and afroalpine vegetation started to wilt and even. Local distribution of individual plant habitats is determined strongly by features of the physical environment including. None of the authors has ever observed a naturally ignited fire in an afroalpine environment. Geographically the book covers all parts of the world including the tropics.