map_cape-floristic-region_with-logo_final-8ac5db542eb5fcf3.pdf
Summary
The Cape Floristic Region is identified as the world's smallest plant kingdom, characterized by high endemism and specific rainfall patterns. It hosts over 9,000 plant species—representing 20% of Africa's total plant species—and more than 320 bird species.
Key insights
- The Cape Floral Kingdom is the smallest plant kingdom globally and is characterized by hot, dry summers and winter rainfall ranging between 200 and 1,000 mm per year.
- The region possesses significant biodiversity, containing more than 9,000 plant species and over 320 bird species. Approximately 70% of the plant species are endemic to the region, and the area hosts 20% of all plant species found in Africa.
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- WWF South Africa (2026). map_cape-floristic-region_with-logo_final-8ac5db542eb5fcf3.pdf. https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/img/original/map_cape-floristic-region_with-logo_final.pdf
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- {{cite report |author=WWF South Africa |title=map_cape-floristic-region_with-logo_final-8ac5db542eb5fcf3.pdf |date=2026 |url=https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/img/original/map_cape-floristic-region_with-logo_final.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
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- @techreport{wwfsouthafrica2026mapcapefloristicregionwithlogofinal8ac5db542eb5fcf3pdf, author = {{WWF South Africa}}, title = {{map\_cape-floristic-region\_with-logo\_final-8ac5db542eb5fcf3.pdf}}, institution = {WWF South Africa}, year = {2026}, url = {https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/img/original/map_cape-floristic-region_with-logo_final.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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