Flora - Terrestrial Ecosystems
Discover Kenya's diverse terrestrial plant life, from the giant lobelias of Mount Kenya's alpine zones to the iconic baobab trees of the arid savannahs. Our database features over 2,000 species across mountain, savannah, forest, and desert ecosystems, including 200+ endemic species.
Mountain Ecosystems
Alpine and montane flora from Mount Kenya and Aberdare Range
Giant Lobelia
Lobelia deckenii
Mountain species adapted to high altitude conditions.
Nt
African Redwood
Hagenia abyssinica
Evergreen tree with glossy pinnate leaves and reddish-brown bark
LcSavannah Ecosystems
Grassland and scattered tree species adapted to seasonal rainfall
Baobab
Adansonia digitata
Savannah species adapted to dry climate and seasonal rains.
LcMeru Oak
Vitex keniensis
Savannah species adapted to dry climate and seasonal rains.
NeParasol Tree
Polyscias kikuyuensis
Savannah species adapted to dry climate and seasonal rains.
NeKenyan Giant Cycad
Encephalartos tegulaneus
Savannah species adapted to dry climate and seasonal rains.
NeNyeri Aloe
Aloe nyeriensis
Savannah species adapted to dry climate and seasonal rains.
NeCherangani Giant Groundsel
Dendrosenecio cheranganiensis
Savannah species adapted to dry climate and seasonal rains.
NeForest Ecosystems
Dense forest species and important water catchment vegetation
African Cedar
Juniperus procera
Forest species contributing to biodiversity and water conservation.
Nt
Sokoke Palm
Chrysalidocarpus lutescens
Forest species contributing to biodiversity and water conservation.
En
African Redwood
Hagenia abyssinica
Evergreen tree with glossy pinnate leaves and reddish-brown bark
Lc