Abstract
The northern and far northern provinces in Cameroon are part of the Sudan-Zambesian Region in Africa. They are characterised by a semi arid climate, with rainfall limited to 1200 mm per year and temperatures up to 40°-45° C. The hydrology distribution is characterised by river flow in two main drainage basins associated with the river Niger and lake Chad. The Logone river is the major one. The mayos of the Maroua region are seasonal streams running down from Mandara, which during dry season disappear into their sandy alluvial beds. Soils in the middle Benoue and the Logone plain are mainly hydromorphic (F. Loung).
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
References
J.M. Fondoun, (1998). Atelier regional sur la conservation, la gestion, l’utilisation et le renforcement des Resources généiques forestières de la zone sahelienne. Rapport National du Cameroun. 29 p.
J.M. Fondoun, J. Kengue et M. Tchatat, (1991),Conservation des Resources Phytogénétiques forestières au Cameroun. Acte du Seminaire Régional: Gestion des Resources et des Reserves de la biosphere et education relative a l’environnement (projet pilote du Dja) Sangmélima 6–10 Mai 1991.
J.F. Loung, (1980), Atlas of the United Republic of Cameroon. p. 5–8.
R. Letourzey, (1973), Vegetation Atlas of the United Republic of Cameroon, p. 20–24
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2001 Springer Science+Business Media New York
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Fondoun, J.M., Onana, J. (2001). Ethnobotany and Importance of Three Local Species in Northern Cameroon. In: Pasternak, D., Schlissel, A. (eds) Combating Desertification with Plants. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1327-8_8
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1327-8_8
Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA
Print ISBN: 978-1-4613-5499-4
Online ISBN: 978-1-4615-1327-8
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive