Status:
valid
Authors:
Knight
Source:
ksu
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
Cult. Prot. : 65 (1809)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452281
Common Names
- Pincushion protea
- Fimbriated protea
- Pink Mimetes
Description
Mimetes fimbriifolia (also called Fringed Mimetes, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in coastal scrub, grassland, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mimetes fimbriifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used to treat skin conditions and as an aphrodisiac. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimetes fimbriifolia has white flowers with yellow centres, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimetes fimbriifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Mimetes fimbriifolia
Mimetes fimbriifolia is native to South Africa.
Mimetes fimbriifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimetes fimbriifolia?
Mimetes fimbriifolia
What are the common names of Mimetes fimbriifolia?
Fringed pagoda, fringed mimetes
What is the natural habitat of Mimetes fimbriifolia?
Fynbos, open woodlands, and grasslands
Species in the Mimetes genus
Mimetes capitulata,
Mimetes cucullata,
Mimetes chrysanthus,
Mimetes fimbriifolia,
Mimetes hottentotica,
Mimetes pauciflora,
Mimetes stokoei,
Mimetes splendida,
Mimetes arboreus,
Mimetes argenteus,
Mimetes capitulatus,
Mimetes cucullatus,
Mimetes fimbriifolius,
Mimetes hirtus,
Mimetes hottentoticus,
Mimetes palustris,
Mimetes pauciflorus,
Mimetes purpureus,
Mimetes saxatilis,
Mimetes splendidus,
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,