Leucadendron argenteum

Leucadendron argenteum is an endangered plant species in the family Proteaceae, which is endemic to a small area of the Cape Peninsula, South Africa. Most grow in and around the city of Cape Town, but outlying populations exist near Somerset West (Silwerboomkloof), Paarl and Stellenbosch. It is a protected tree in South Africa.

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This enormous silver Protea-relative is naturally confined to a tiny area in and around the city of Cape Town. Its main population grows on the slopes of Table Mountain, notably the Lion's Head area, above Rhodes Memorial and the mountain slopes above Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. In addition, there are three tiny outlying populations nearby, in Stellenbosch, Somerset West and Paarl, though it has not yet been established for certain whether these are natural outliers, or were planted here in early Cape history. The Somerset West population is located within a natural heritage site called Silvertree Gorge, in the Spanish Farm suburb. Historically, the silvertree was more widespread on Table Mountain, covering much of its slopes in shimmering silver forests. However, early demand for timber led to much of these forests being felled and now the silvertree is a rare and endangered species.

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