Top 10: Iconic African trees
- Fever tree (Vachellia xanthophloea)
- Baobab (Adansonia)
- Saugage tree (Kigelia africana)
- Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma)
- Leadwood (Combretum imberbe)
- Marula tree (Sclerocarya birrea)
- Whistling thorn (Vachellia drepanolobium)
- Mopane tree (Colophosphermum mopane)
Accordingly, what is the most unusual plant?
10 most strangest plants in the world
- 8 Hydnellum Peckii.
- 7 Welwitschia Mirabilis.
- 6 Lithop.
- 5 Mimosa Pudica.
- 4 Corpse Flower.
- 3 Rafflesia Arnoldii.
- 2 Venus Flytrap.
- 1 Pitcher Plant.
| Native Plants of South Africa | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kleinaalwyn Short-Leaved Aloe | Aloe brevifolia |
| Red Root | Wachendorfia thyrsiflora |
| Sandflat Baboon Root | Babiana nana |
| Solar Fire | Ursinia anthemoides |
Beside above, what are some plants in South Africa?
Plant Life
- Agapanthus.
- Amaryllis belladonna.
- Babiana genus.
- Barleria genus.
- Carpobrotus dimidiatus.
- Chasmanthe.
- Clematis brachiata.
- Clivia miniata.
What flower represents Africa?
The king protea is the national
| King protea | |
|---|---|
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Protea |
What is the most beautiful flower in Africa?
As the national flower of South Africa, the king protea (Protea cynaroides) is one of the most spectacular species of protea.
What is the ugliest flower?
Corpse flower
What is the craziest looking flower?
The black bat flower or tacca chantireri is an unusual flowering plant that found in Thailand, India, Malaysia and East Asia. As its name indicates the plant has unique bat-shaped purple-black flowers. This bizarre flower grows 12 inches across and has long stems which reach up to a length of 28 inches.
What is the most famous plant in the world?
Bamboo
Which shrubs are native to South Africa?
Protea (Protea cynaroides)
- Protea repens.
- Protea stokoei.
- Protea obtusifolia.
- Protea magnifica.
- Protea cynaroides.
- Protea caffra.
What animals are only found in South Africa?
It supports a wide range of ungulates including Burchell’s zebra, impala, greater kudu, blue wildebeest, waterbuck, warthog, Cape buffalo, giraffe and hippopotamus. There are also black and white rhinoceroses, African elephant, African wild dog, cheetah, leopard, lion and spotted hyena.
What fruit is indigenous to South Africa?
According to the Department: Agriculture, Forestries and Fisheries (DAFF), these are considered the most important South African indigenous fruit crops: Marula, mobola plum, red milkwood fruit, wld medlar, kei apple, monkey orange, sour fig and sour plum.
What animal is indigenous to South Africa?
Springboks
