Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argenteus
ID:
1107320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Knight

Source:
tro

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Cult. Prot. : 67 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106658



Common Names

  • Silver Pagoda
  • Argenteus Pagoda
  • Argenteus Mimetes


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Description

Mimetes argenteus (also called Silver Pagoda, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded habit. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimetes argenteus 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 argenteus

Mimetes argenteus 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,

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