Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fimbriifolia
ID:
452949

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

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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.

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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 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,