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Mopani (district Management Area)
Mopani can be: * ''Colophospermum mopane'', a tree species found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Angola and Malawi * ''Gonimbrasia belina'', an emperor moth caterpillar that lives in the mopani (mopane) tree * Mopani District Municipality Mopani is one of the 5 districts of Limpopo province of South Africa. The seat of Mopani is Giyani. According to the 2016 Community Survey it has a population of 1,159,185. The district code is DC33. After the 12th amendment of the Constitution of ..., South Africa * Mopani Copper Mine, a copper mining company {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colophospermum Mopane
''Colophospermum mopane'', commonly called mopane, mopani, balsam tree, butterfly tree, or turpentine tree, is a tree in the legume family ( Fabaceae), that grows in hot, dry, low-lying areas, in elevation, in the far northern parts of southern Africa. The tree only occurs in Africa and is the only species in genus ''Colophospermum''. Its distinctive butterfly-shaped (bifoliate) leaf and thin seed pod make it easy to identify. In terms of human use it is, together with camel thorn and leadwood, one of the three regionally important firewood trees. Range and habit It is native to Southern Africa, including Southern Angola, Zambia, Southern Malawi, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and northern South Africa. It grows in alkaline (high lime content) soils which are shallow and not well drained. It also grows in alluvial soils (soil deposited by rivers). Where it occurs, it is often the dominant tree species, frequently forming homogeneous stands. In Northern South Africa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gonimbrasia Belina
''Gonimbrasia belina'' is a species of emperor moth which is native to the warmer parts of southern Africa. Its large edible caterpillar, known as the mopane worm, madora, amacimbi or masontja, feeds primarily but not exclusively on mopane tree leaves. Mopane worms are an important source of protein for many in the region. The species was first described by John O. Westwood in 1849. Vernacular names The mopane worm is so-called in English because it is usually found on the mopane tree, ''Colophospermum mopane''. Other vernacular names for the caterpillars include: * Botswana ** Kalanga: ''mahonja'' ** tn, phane * South Africa ** nso, mašotša (colloq)On the trail of missing Mopane Worms Retrieved 28 March 2006 ** ve, mashonzha ** ts, matamani or ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mopani District Municipality
Mopani is one of the 5 districts of Limpopo province of South Africa. The seat of Mopani is Giyani. According to the 2016 Community Survey it has a population of 1,159,185. The district code is DC33. After the 12th amendment of the Constitution of South Africa part of the area of the Bohlabela district was incorporated into Mopani. Geography Neighbours Mopani is surrounded by: * the republic of Mozambique to the east * Ehlanzeni (DC32) to the south * Sekhukhune (DC35) to the south-west * Capricorn (DC35) to the west * Vhembe (DC34) to the north Local municipalities The district contains the following local municipalities: Demographics The following statistics are from the Community Survey 2016. Gender Ethnic group Age Politics Election results The following results are for the direct proportional representation election of members of the Mopani District Council on 3 August 2016. See also * Municipal Demarcation Board The Municipal Demarcation Board is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
