Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
1107333

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Phillips

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 84 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106671

Common Names

  • Rock Pagoda
  • Saxatilis Pagoda
  • Saxatilis Mimetes

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Description

Mimetes saxatilis (also called Rock Pagoda, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded habit. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mimetes saxatilis 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

Mimetes saxatilis has white to pink flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimetes saxatilis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Mimetes saxatilis

Mimetes saxatilis can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

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,

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