This vegetation type is found mainly in the western part of the Baviaanskloof on the lower north facing mountain slopes.

Prominent shrubs are the kapokbossie (Eriocephalus Ericoides), and the asbossie, (Pteronia Incana).

The klapperbos (Nymania Capensis), with its attractive, inflated fruits and the wild pomegranate (Rhigozum Obovatum) with it's spectacular, large yellow flowers are two highly visible indicator shrubs for this veld type.