Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pityphylla
ID:
1107473

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Phillips

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1910: 234 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106811



Common Names

  • Pityphylla Protea
  • Pincushion Protea
  • Protea Caffra


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Description

Protea pityphylla (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 pityphylla is an attractive garden plant that is often used as a groundcover or in rockeries. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protea pityphylla has large, pink flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protea pityphylla is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1.5m and a width of 1.5m. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Protea pityphylla

Protea pityphylla is native to South Africa and can be found in the Northern 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,