Renosterveld

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf vegetation type
gptkbp:characterizedBy dominance of renosterbos (Elytropappus rhinocerotis)
high plant species diversity
rich geophyte flora
gptkbp:climate gptkb:Mediterranean
gptkbp:conservationStatus critically endangered
gptkbp:contains many endemic plant species
numerous threatened species
gptkbp:distinctFrom fynbos
karoo
strandveld
gptkbp:endemicTo gptkb:Western_Cape
gptkb:Eastern_Cape
gptkbp:fireRegime frequent fires
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:historicallyGrazedBy large herbivores
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Renosterveld
gptkbp:nameOrigin Afrikaans for 'rhinoceros field'
gptkbp:notableFor important bird habitat
seasonal wildflower displays
high faunal diversity
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Cape_Floristic_Region
gptkbp:protectedArea gptkb:Grootbos_Nature_Reserve
gptkb:Overberg_Renosterveld_Conservation_Trust_reserves
gptkbp:soilType fertile, fine-grained soils
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
agricultural development
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:South_African_flora
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6