Pteridophyta. Range extension records from the southern Drakensberg, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Abstract

The southern-most parts of the Drakensberg Mountains extend into the central to northern areas of the Eastern Cape Province. Most of the botanical exploration of this region is concentrated along the main roads. Up until 1993, a mere 1 900 specimens were collected in the area (Bester 1998). It is therefore not surprising that botanical surveys of this area will lead to new distribution records. A study with its primary aim to obtain a basic knowledge on the vegetation of the Maclear-Elliot districts was conducted in the early 1990s (Bester J 998). During this study the area was properly surveyed and more than 3 600 specimens collected.