Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arboreus
ID:
1107319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rourke

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mimetes Ill. Account 74. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106657



Common Names

  • Tree Pagoda
  • Arboreus Pagoda
  • Arboreus Mimetes


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Description

Mimetes arboreus (also called Tree Mimetes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single stem, reaching up to 4 m in height. It is native to the south-western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Mimetes arboreus is a popular garden plant. It is often used as a groundcover and for its showy, white flowers. It is also used for erosion control and can be planted in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimetes arboreus has white to pink flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Where to Find Mimetes arboreus

Mimetes arboreus can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

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-26500314: Based on the initial data import
John Patrick Rourke (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rourke' in the authors string.