Le piante utili dell' Eritrea

Name: Le piante utili dell' Eritrea
Author: Georg August Schweinfurth

By Georg August Schweinfurth

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Un catalogo botanico descrive la flora selvatica dell'Eritrea ritenuta utile all'industria e al commercio europeo, con osservazioni raccolte dall'autore durante il suo soggiorno e integrazioni di ricerche precedenti. Le specie accertate entro i confini della colonia sono ordinate in otto categorie pratiche — piante medicinali, aromatiche, resinose e gommifere, tessili e fibrose, coloranti e concianti, legnami, commestibili e ornamentali — e corredate da nomi vernacolari locali e note d'uso. Il testo mira a orientare coloni e mercanti sulle potenzialità economiche delle risorse vegetali regionali.

About the Author

Georg August Schweinfurth

Georg August Schweinfurth was a notable German explorer and botanist, recognized for his extensive travels in Africa during the 19th century. His most significant work, "The Heart of Africa," published in two volumes, chronicles his explorations in the region, providing valuable insights into the geography, cultures, and natural history of Central Africa. Schweinfurth's contributions to botany include studies on plant names and species in various African regions, such as his works on Acacia species and useful plants of Eritrea. His explorations and writings have left a lasting impact on both the fields of exploration and botany.