Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humifusa
ID:
1412974

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex Meisn.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 14(1): 246. 1856 [mid Oct 1856]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425439



Common Names

  • Protea humifusa
  • Ground Protea
  • Humifusa Protea


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Description

Protea humifusa (also called Prostrate Protea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Africa. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Protea humifusa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and snakebites. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Protea humifusa are yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protea humifusa is a shrub which is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C for best results. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Protea humifusa

Protea humifusa is native to South Africa and can be found in dry and rocky habitats.

Protea humifusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protea humifusa?

Protea humifusa

What is the common name of Protea humifusa?

Cape Sugarbush

What is the natural habitat of Protea humifusa?

Dry, rocky slopes

Species in the Protea genus

Protea angolensis, Protea baumii, Protea argyrea, Protea asymmetrica, Protea dekindtiana, Protea enervis, Protea flavopilosa, Protea rupestris, Protea scolopendriifolium, Protea welwitschii, Protea wentzeliana, Protea matonchiana, Protea micans, Protea madiensis, Protea mafingensis, Protea namaquana, Protea paludosa, Protea ongotium, Protea poggei, Protea minima, Protea gaguedi, Protea petiolaris, Protea acaulos, Protea acuminata, Protea amplexicaulis, Protea angustata, Protea aristata, Protea asper, Protea aurea, Protea burchellii, Protea caespitosa, Protea caffra, Protea canaliculata, Protea compacta, Protea comptonii, Protea convexa, Protea cordata, Protea coronata, Protea cryophila, Protea curvata, Protea cynaroides, Protea decurrens, Protea denticulata, Protea dracomontana, Protea effusa, Protea eximia, Protea foliosa, Protea glabra, Protea grandiceps, Protea holosericea,

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

Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:705858-1: Based on the initial data import