Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
reflexum
ID:
1107138

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Buek ex Meisn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 254 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106476



Common Names

  • Reflexum Protea
  • Reflexum Bush
  • Reflexum Flower


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Uses & Benefits

Leucospermum reflexum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leucospermum reflexum var. luteum Rourke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucospermum reflexum has yellow flowers with white centers and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucospermum reflexum can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil. Division should be done in early spring or late autumn. All plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Leucospermum reflexum

Leucospermum reflexum is native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It can be found in the wild in the Fynbos biome.

Species in the Leucospermum genus

Leucospermum grandiflorum, Leucospermum arenarium, Leucospermum catherinae, Leucospermum conocarpodendron, Leucospermum cordifolium, Leucospermum cuneiforme, Leucospermum formosum, Leucospermum glabrum, Leucospermum gueinzii, Leucospermum innovans, Leucospermum lineare, Leucospermum muirii, Leucospermum pedunculatum, Leucospermum pluridens, Leucospermum reflexum, Leucospermum tottum, Leucospermum truncatulum, Leucospermum calligerum, Leucospermum cordatum, Leucospermum erubescens, Leucospermum fulgens, Leucospermum gerrardii, Leucospermum gracile, Leucospermum hamatum, Leucospermum heterophyllum, Leucospermum hypophyllocarpodendron, Leucospermum mundii, Leucospermum oleifolium, Leucospermum parile, Leucospermum patersonii, Leucospermum praecox, Leucospermum praemorsum, Leucospermum profugum, Leucospermum prostratum, Leucospermum rodolentum, Leucospermum royenifolium, Leucospermum saxatile, Leucospermum saxosum, Leucospermum secundifolium, Leucospermum spathulatum, Leucospermum tomentosum, Leucospermum truncatum, Leucospermum utriculosum, Leucospermum vestitum, Leucospermum winteri, Leucospermum wittebergense, Leucospermum harpagonatum, Leucospermum bolusii,

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26500015: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Wilhelm Buek (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Buek' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.