Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
proteoides
ID:
645446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Exch. Club Soc. Brit. Isles 3: 417 (1913 publ. 1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644778

Common Names

  • Diastella proteoides
  • Proteoides Diastella
  • Proteoides

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Synonyms

  • Mimetes proteoides Druce [unknown]
  • Diastella ericifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Diastella ericaefolia Salisb. ex Knight [deprecated]
  • Leucadendron proteoides L. [unknown]

Description

Diastella proteoides (also called 'Protea-like Diastella', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has narrow, linear leaves and pink flowers with a yellow center. It typically grows in rocky, mountainous areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Diastella proteoides is an attractive ornamental plant with bright pink flowers. It is often used in flower beds and borders, and is also suitable for rock gardens and ground cover. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diastella proteoides is a bright pink with a yellow center. The seed is small and black in color. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diastella proteoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Diastella proteoides

Diastella proteoides can be found in the South American countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.

Diastella proteoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diastella proteoides?

Diastella proteoides

What are the common names of Diastella proteoides?

Proteoid Diastella

What is the natural habitat of Diastella proteoides?

Grassland

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