Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
matonchiana
ID:
485379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chisumpa & Brummitt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 846 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484711



Common Names

  • Protea matonchiana
  • Matonch's Sugarbush
  • Matonch's Protea


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Description

Protea matonchiana (also called Matonch's sugarbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Angola, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, and is found in dry savanna and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Protea matonchiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protea matonchiana has large, bright yellow flowers with a red center. The flowers are borne on a long, upright inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protea matonchiana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Protea matonchiana

Protea matonchiana is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas, such as mountains and cliffs.

Protea matonchiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protea matonchiana?

Protea matonchiana

What is the common name of Protea matonchiana?

Maton's Sugarbush

What is the natural habitat of Protea matonchiana?

Dry grasslands, scrub and rocky hillsides

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

Richard Kenneth Brummitt (1937-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brummitt' in the authors string.
Sylvester Mudenda Chisumpa (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chisumpa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:933021-1: Based on the initial data import