Cape Floral Region

Description

The Cape Floral Region, also known as the Cape Floristic Region, has 8 protected areas that are among the richest in plant life throughout the world, holding almost 20% of Africa’s total flora. It is home to more than 9000 vascular plant species, of which 69% are endemic. The site incorporates Table Mountain National Park, Cederberg Wilderness Area, Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area, Boland Mountain Complex, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Boosmansbos Wilderness Area, Swartberg Complex, and Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve. Takes up only 0.04% of the world’s land area, yet contains 3% of its plant species. This makes it one of the richest areas for plants in the world and one of the globe's 18 biodiversity hot spots.