The Cape is known for its diverse flora a kingdom known as Fynbos It holds an exceptional degree of biodiversity consisting of over 9,000 species of plants occurring in the area - around 6,200 of which grow nowhere else on Earth.The Cape is known for its diverse flora a kingdom known as Fynbos It holds an exceptional degree of biodiversity consisting of over 9,000 species of plants occurring in the area - around 6,200 of which grow nowhere else on Earth.