Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Nature reserve in South Africa
34°23′14.0″S 19°16′38.2″E / 34.387222°S 19.277278°E / -34.387222; 19.277278
Fernkloof Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the Kleinrivier Mountains above Hermanus, Western Cape Province, South Africa. It is 1,800 hectares (6.9 sq mi)[1] in area and its altitude ranges from sea level to 842 metres (2,762 ft). The reserve harbours over 1300 species of plant.[1]
Here is a complete list, many with photos, of all plant species found in Fernkloof Nature Reserve.
The Fernkloof Nature Reserve comprises 0.002% of the area of the Cape Floral Kingdom but contains 14% of its plant species in just 18 square kilometres. More info here
Flora Gallery
- Berzelia lanuginosa
- Brunia nodiflora
- Mimetes cucullatus
- Protea compacta
- Erica coccinea
- Protea repens
- Erica viscaria
- Phaenocoma prolifera
- Protea longifolia
- Protea scolymocephala
- Saltera sarcocolla
- Erica cerinthoides
Fauna Gallery
- Promerops cafer
- Chersina angulata
References
- ^ a b In celebration of 60 years of Fernkloof Nature Reserve and all its wonders. Marais, Di (First ed.). Hermanus. ISBN 978-0-620-75924-3. OCLC 1014122702.
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- Fernkloof Nature Reserve website
External links
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