Mimetes pauciflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
453048
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 106 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452380
Common Names
- Pauciflora Mimetes
- Mimetes pauciflora
- Pink Mimetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimetes pauciflora (also called 'Pincushion Protea', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa. It has leathery leaves and bears large, showy, pink flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas on rocky slopes and in disturbed soils.
Uses & Benefits
Mimetes pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimetes pauciflora has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and wiry.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimetes pauciflora is an evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers a sunny spot and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Mimetes pauciflora
Mimetes pauciflora is native to South Africa and can be found in dry scrub and open woodlands.
Mimetes pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimetes pauciflora?
Mimetes pauciflora
What is the common name of Mimetes pauciflora?
Mimetes pauciflora
What is the family of Mimetes pauciflora?
Proteaceae
Species in the Mimetes genus
Mimetes capitulata, Mimetes cucullata, Mimetes chrysanthus, Mimetes fimbriifolia, Mimetes hottentotica, Mimetes pauciflora, Mimetes stokoei, Mimetes splendida, Mimetes arboreus, Mimetes argenteus, Mimetes capitulatus, Mimetes cucullatus, Mimetes fimbriifolius, Mimetes hirtus, Mimetes hottentoticus, Mimetes palustris, Mimetes pauciflorus, Mimetes purpureus, Mimetes saxatilis, Mimetes splendidus,
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
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:705241-1: Based on the initial data import