About Paranomus bolusii (Gand.) Levyns
Scientific Name and Height
This shrub species, scientifically named Paranomus bolusii (Gand.) Levyns, grows to a maximum height of 1.0 meter (3.3 feet).
Flowering Period
It mainly flowers between June and November.
Fire Response
While fire will kill the entire plant, its seeds are able to survive the fire.
Reproduction and Pollination
Individual plants are bisexual, and pollination is carried out by insects.
Fruit and Seed Dispersal
The fruit of the plant ripens two months after flowering finishes, after which seeds fall to the ground. Fallen seeds are then spread by ants.
Common Name
In Afrikaans, this species is called Overbergsepter.
Distribution Range
Paranomus bolusii is distributed across Groenlandberg, Riviersonderendberge, Babilonstoringberge, Kleinrivierberge, Caledon, and the Swartberg.
Habitat and Altitude
It grows in substrates of sandstone and Cederberg shale, at altitudes ranging from 150 to 700 meters (490 to 2,300 feet).
