Protea ongotium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ongotium
ID:
485536
Status:
valid
Authors:
Beard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 3: 172 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484868
Common Names
- Ongotium Protea
- Ongotium Sugarbush
- Ongotium Sugarbush Protea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Protea ongotium (also called Ongotium Sugarbush, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded shape and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Protea ongotium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Protea ongotium has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Protea ongotium is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide. It has long, narrow leaves that are up to 8 inches long. The flowers are white and bell-shaped, and they appear in clusters at the tips of the branches. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Protea ongotium
Protea ongotium can be found in South Africa.
Protea ongotium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Protea ongotium?
Protea ongotium
What type of plant is Protea ongotium?
It is a shrub
Where is Protea ongotium found?
It is found in South Africa
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 kew-2567125: Based on the initial data import
John Stanley Beard (1916-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beard' in the authors string.