Did you know about the tallest tree in Africa?
Ever visited this Africa’s tallest indigenous tree? If no, then come and know what makes Africa a continent of unceasing wonders. It measures a 81.5 meters and was discovered in a remote valley on the continent’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro was declared one of the seven wonders of Africa in 2013, and this new discovery is likely to increase local and international tourists since it plays a crucial part of the mountain’s ecosystem. The giant indigenous tree- entandrophragma excelsum was discovered by Dr Andreas Hemp and Dr Claudia Hemp from the University of Bayreuth in Germany. Its age is estimated at between 500 and 600 years. It belongs to the mahogany family and replaces the reigning height champion on the continent, an 81.5 meters tall Sydney blue gum in South Africa. The tree isn’t just remarkable for its size but also hosts a variety of local epiphytic plants especially ferns that colonies its branches and bark. On Kilimanjaro, a combination of nutrient-rich volcanic soils, high temperatures and precipitation have probably helped drive the growth of E. excelsum. Kilimanjaro National Park is also well-known for its fascinatingly diverse flora across all of the mountain’s different climate zones. For eco- tourism enthusiasts you can find out more about some its unique and interesting specimens. Discover and learn more about nature at its best.
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