Trees & flora
Quiver Tree
Aloidendron dichotomum, formerly Aloe dichotoma, the quiver tree or kokerboom, is a tall, branching species of succulent plant, indigenous to Southern Africa, specifically in the Northern Cape region of South Africa, and parts of Southern Namibia.
Most records Aug to Sep
When Quiver Tree sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Curve from 2,359 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Northern Cape
Provinces where Quiver Tree is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
2,357 records, iNaturalist
Parcs où les hôtes ont observé l’espèce Quiver Tree
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À travers Afrique du Sud
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Quiver Tree : quand et où l’observer
Quiver Tree : signalé par des hôtes dans ou près de Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park and Augrabies Falls National Park.
Liste rouge de l’UICN
Vulnerable
Espèce
Aloidendron dichotomum
Observations
2 357
observations iNaturalist
Chaque réservation sur Spekboom soutient la conservation.
Questions des voyageurs
Une observation signifie qu’un hôte a vu l’espèce Quiver Tree sur place ou à proximité. Ce n’est jamais une garantie de la voir.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Quiver Tree in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Quiver Tree at stays in or beside Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park and Augrabies Falls National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Quiver Tree in South Africa?
The Quiver Tree is most recorded in Northern Cape (98% of records), based on 2 357 iNaturalist observations. 4 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Quiver Tree on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Quiver Tree?
Sightings of the Quiver Tree peak from Aug to Sep, based on 2 359 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Quiver Tree?
The Quiver Tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Quiver Tree?
Aloidendron dichotomum, formerly Aloe dichotoma, the quiver tree or kokerboom, is a tall, branching species of succulent plant, indigenous to Southern Africa, specifically in the Northern Cape region of South Africa, and parts of Southern Namibia.