Indoafrican subkingdom

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The Indoafrican subkingdom is a biogeographic region that includes intertropical Asia and intertropical Africa. This vast area is characterized by a flora that shows remarkable similarities between Africa (south of the Sahara) and the Indian subcontinent, extending through Myanmar and southern China, connected by a corridor via the Arabian Peninsula and southern Iran. While the flora is not entirely uniform, with significant endemism in places like Madagascar, Hawaii, and Fiji, the Indoafrican subkingdom represents a significant floral grouping. This region is home to diverse vegetation, from rainforests to arid steppes, and is notable for families like Leguminoseae and Asteraceae.12

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Indoafrican subkingdom
In the Indoafrican subkingdom (Figure 1), curiously little distinction is to be made between the flora of Africa (south of the Sahara) and the Indian subcontinent, Myanmar (Burma), and southern China. These areas are narrowly connected by a corridor running through the Arabian…
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In the Indoafrican subkingdom (Figure 1), curiously little distinction is to be made between the flora of Africa (south of the Sahara) and the Indian subcontinent, Myanmar (Burma), and southern China. These areas are narrowly connected by a corridor running through the Arabian…
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