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Location: Umvumvumvu Gorge
Photo: Bart Wursten
View up the Umvumvumvu River gorge from near the old (broken) bridge
Photo: Bart Wursten
Bauhinia tomentosa in flower
Photo: Bart Wursten
View of road through the gorge
Photo: Bart Wursten
View of side of gorge
General Information
Quarter degree square: 1932D1 Country: Zimbabwe Habitat: Dry, low-altitude deciduous woodland in a narrow river gorge. Altitude range: c. 825 m Annual rainfall: Location (short): Location (detailed): |
Description
The Umvumvumvu River Gorge offers some shelter, shade and possibly moisture in an otherwise hot and dry environment. For these reasons it is possible to find a richer flora here than in the surrounding areas. Although the habitat has been somewhat disturbed by human impact, it is still possible to find unusual species, such as Cyclantheropsis parviflora (Cucurbitaceae).
Three different species of Bauhinia - B. galpinii, B. petersiana and B. tomentosa - occur in close proximity along the road, providing a beautiful display when they all flower simultaneously in February.
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