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; 19.277278Area1,800 ha (4,400 acres)Established1957

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
    Berzelia lanuginosa
  • Brunia nodiflora
    Brunia nodiflora
  • Mimetes cucullatus
    Mimetes cucullatus
  • Protea compacta
    Protea compacta
  • Erica coccinea
    Erica coccinea
  • Protea repens
    Protea repens
  • Erica viscaria
    Erica viscaria
  • Phaenocoma prolifera
    Phaenocoma prolifera
  • Protea longifolia
    Protea longifolia
  • Protea scolymocephala
    Protea scolymocephala
  • Saltera sarcocolla
    Saltera sarcocolla
  • Erica cerinthoides
    Erica cerinthoides

Fauna Gallery

  • Promerops cafer
    Promerops cafer
  • Chersina angulata
    Chersina angulata

References

  1. ^ 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.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  • Fernkloof Nature Reserve website

External links

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