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Species Cards

Schotia brachypetala

Schotia brachypetala an exceptional ornamental tree and has a number of other uses including medicine, food, timber and as a dye. The seeds are edible after roasting, and although low in fat and protein they have a high carbohydrate content.

Weeping Boer-bean

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Protea magnifica

Proteaceae not only form a characteristic part of the Cape Floristic Region, but also contribute to South Africa's indigenous floriculture industry, sustaining biodiversity, creating jobs and earning international value by export of flowers.

Bearded protea

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Salvia africana-lutea

The flowers of this South African endemic plant contain a lot of sweet nectar which attracts bees, butterflies and moths, and acts as an essential food supply for sunbirds, particularly when proteas are not flowering.

Wild sage

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Agathosma betulina

Wild plants of this species are still plentiful but are being harvested faster than they can reproduce, posing a threat to the species' survival. This has led to efforts to cultivate them.

Bergboegoe

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Leucospermum cuneiforme

Leucospermum sp belong to the Proteaceae family, a characteristic part of the Cape Floristic Region and an important member of South Africa's indigenous floriculture industry.

Wart-stemmed Pincushion

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Leucospermum glabrum

Leucospermum sp belong to the Proteaceae family, a characteristic part of the Cape Floristic Region and an important member of South Africa's indigenous floriculture industry.

Outeniqua Pincushion

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Diplodus capensis

It is one of the endemic species of South Africa, and it is currently caught by recreational and subsistence fishers.

Blacktail

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Lithognathus lithognathus

An important reactional and subsistence food fish. Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Redlist.

White Steenbras

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Sparodon durbanensis

An important for target species in recreational fishing (both shore and spear fishing). The fish is edible and captured primarily for subsistence fishing. Listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Redlist.

Musselcracker

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Oxalis natans

This highly threatened species is one of the true aquatic species in Oxalis, but much of its original habitat has been lost to urbanisation.

Water Sorrel

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Carpobrotus acinaciformis

The Pink Sourfig bears edible fruits with notable medicinal properties, and is consumed orally to help treat tuberculosis and other pulmonary infections. Leaf juice is used topically on sores or burns and is an antiseptic.

Suurvy

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Rhoicissus tomentosa

The acidic fruits are edible and pleasant tasting but should be eaten in moderation. Fruits can be used to make jams, jelly, wine and vinegar.

Wild Grape

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