between the Karroo-Namib region in the south, and the arid parts of north-east Africa. These appear to be remnants of a hypothesised arid-track joining the two areas. Noteworthy species Aloidendron dichotomum is the largest and arguably the most conspicuous succulent on the mountain exceeding 5m height. It is infrequently encountered, mainly on the upper southern slopes. Cyphostemma currorii is another large succulent of the grape family that is scattered across the mountain. Myrothamnus flabellifolius is the resurrection plant. It is common on some of the upper slopes, and can be made into a tea. Olea europaea subsp. africana. Not normally associated with such arid regions, this is only known from the peak of Konigstein. Brandberg endemics Euphorbia monteiroi subsp. brandbergensis is a toxic upright succulent found in the upper altitudes. It is occasionally browsed, presumably by dassies (rock hyraxes). Plumbago wissii has pink flowers. Hermannia merxmuelleri was previously only known from Tsisab valley, and is unusual within the genus in having a crested capsule much like the American species of Hermannia and Hermannia cristata from the summer-rainfall region of South Africa. Othonna brandbergensis discovered by B. Nordenstam on 29 May 1963. Hoodia montana Mentha wissii Ruellia brandbergensis Felicia gunellii Nidorella nordenstamii Pentzia tomentosa Scirpus aciformis Scirpus hystricoides References Literature External links Rock art of the Upper Brandberg HBI Bookshop - Harald Pager volumes 3D perspective view at NASA Timelapse photography of sunset Mountains of Namibia Geography of Erongo Region Namibian savanna woodlands National Monuments of Namibia Natural monoliths Inselbergs of Africa