Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paludosa
ID:
485529

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 297 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484861



Common Names

  • Paludosa Protea
  • Paludosa Sugarbush
  • Paludosa Sugarbush Protea


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Synonyms

  • Leucadendron paludosum Hiern [unknown]

Description

Protea paludosa (also called Swamp 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 wet, marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Protea paludosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Protea paludosa sub. secundifolia (Hauman) Chisumpa & Brummitt
Protea paludosa sub. kolweziensis Chisumpa & Brummitt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protea paludosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protea paludosa 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 paludosa

Protea paludosa can be found in South Africa.

Protea paludosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protea paludosa?

Protea paludosa

What type of plant is Protea paludosa?

It is a shrub

Where is Protea paludosa 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-2567118: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.