Tree Atlas of Namibia

• CURTIS, B. & MANNHEIMER, C. 2005. Tree Atlas of Namibia. National Botanical Research Institute, Windhoek. 674 pages.
• Available in book form and on CD from the National Botanical Research Institute, Private Bag 13184 Windhoek, tel: +264-61-2029111, email: treeatlas@nbri.org.na, and most bookshops.
• Summary database contents here - use the links to the left.

The Tree Atlas of Namibia presents the distribution and estimated abundance of over 400 species of woody plants in Namibia. It is the culmination of six years of data collection by volunteers with a keen interest in trees and is a product of the Namibian Tree Atlas Project. Over 300 distribution maps show where the major species are found, while graphs depict their height and habitat, and when each species has leaves, flowers or fruit. Although not intended as a field guide, this book gives a brief description of each species, highlighting the most distinguishing features, and illustrates most species with a line drawing of the leaves and flowers or fruit. Notes are included on general biology, uses and conservation concerns. The introduction summarises the Tree Atlas Project and highlights aspects of the ecology of woody species in Namibia. Naturalised alien species are also included.

• 403 large woody species (10% of all plants in Namibia)
• 30 endemic to Namibia
• 112 always trees
• 18 generally trees, but sometimes shrubs
• 60 may be trees or shrubs
• 42 generally shrubs, but sometimes trees
• 5 dwarf trees
• 147 shrubs
• 16 scrambling or climbing shrubs
• 16 alien species

This web site was made possible with the kind support of the Namibian Tree Atlas Project.