Ecology of a miombo fruit tree: Uapaca kirkiana (Euphorbiaceae)

摘要: Abstract Records in herbaria and published information on the distribution of Uapaca kirkiana Muell. Arg. were assembled summarized as a map. Soil vegetation maps Africa, meteorological data ecological accounts used interpretation is reported from most countries within Zambezian centre endemism adjacent transitional phytochoria. The species has been recorded growing Angola, Burundi, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zaire, Zambia Zimbabwe. Within natural range, occurrence related to unimodal rainfall regime with an annual range 500–1400 mm occurring over 4–5 month period followed by long dry season lasting 5–7 months. mean day time temperature 18–29°C hot 12–24°C winter. Typically grows well-drained escarpments at altitudes 500–2000 m, infertile sand or gravelly soils acidic reaction. As miombo species, it occurs mixed communities Brachystegia-Julbernardia woodland dominant co-dominant often gregarious, forming dense groves, commonly referred woodlands. Throughout listings associated woody frequently include Albizia , Anisophyllea Brachystegia Burkea Isoberlinia Uulbernardia Monotes Parinari Protea Pericopis Pterocarpus Ochna other spp. Attention drawn various relationships mycorrhizae animals (including man) their significance conservation management options. Definitive studies aimed generating relevant aid husbandry action are outlined. Suggestions for positive prescriptions domestication initiatives made.