Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lorifolia
ID:
1107453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Knight) Fourc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 21: 97. 1932

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106791



Common Names

  • Lorifolia Protea
  • Pincushion Protea
  • Protea Caffra


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Description

Protea lorifolia (also called Protea, Sugarbush, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a single stem and a rounded crown. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It is a drought-tolerant plant and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Protea lorifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Protea lorifolia are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protea lorifolia is a shrub that grows to a height of 1.5 to 2 m. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Protea lorifolia

Protea lorifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape Province.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26500481: Based on the initial data import
Henry Georges Fourcade (1865-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fourc.' in the authors string.
Joseph Knight (1778-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Knight' in the authors string.