Mimetes splendida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendida
ID:
453158
Status:
valid
Authors:
Knight
Source:
ksu
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
Cult. Prot. : 66 (1809)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452490
Common Names
- Splendida Mimetes
- Mimetes splendida
- Pink Mimetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimetes splendida (also called 'Splendid 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 splendida 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 splendida has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mimetes splendida is a shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in the fynbos and coastal regions. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood stems.
Where to Find Mimetes splendida
Mimetes splendida is native to South Africa.
Mimetes splendida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimetes splendida?
Mimetes splendida
What is the family of Mimetes splendida?
Proteaceae
What is the common name of Mimetes splendida?
Splendid Mimetes
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
Joseph Knight (1778-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Knight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:705248-1: Based on the initial data import