Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hottentotica
ID:
452957

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Phillips & Hutch.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. South Africa 3: t. 82 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452289



Common Names

  • Hottentot's Mimetes
  • Mimetes hottentotica
  • Hottentot's protea


Searching for Mimetes hottentotica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Mimetes hottentotica (also called Hottentot Mimetes, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in coastal scrub, grassland, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mimetes hottentotica is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used to treat skin conditions and as an aphrodisiac. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimetes hottentotica has white flowers with yellow centres, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Mimetes hottentotica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Mimetes hottentotica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Mimetes hottentotica

Mimetes hottentotica is native to South Africa.

Mimetes hottentotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimetes hottentotica?

Mimetes hottentotica

What are the common names of Mimetes hottentotica?

Hottentot pagoda, Hottentot mimetes

What is the natural habitat of Mimetes hottentotica?

Fynbos, open woodlands, and grasslands

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

Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:705229-1: Based on the initial data import