Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tulbaghensis
ID:
1107380

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Phillips) Rourke

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. , Suppl. 7: 59 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106718



Common Names

  • Spatalla Tulbaghensis
  • Tulbaghensis Spiderhead
  • Tulbaghensis Blushing Bride


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Description

Spatalla tulbaghensis (also called Tulbagh's Sugarbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single stem, reaching up to 4 m in height. It is native to the south-western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Spatalla tulbaghensis 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 Spatalla tulbaghensis are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Where to Find Spatalla tulbaghensis

Spatalla tulbaghensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape province.

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-26500389: Based on the initial data import
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.
John Patrick Rourke (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rourke' in the authors string.