Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angolensis
ID:
483606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Apont. : 586 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482938

Common Names

  • Sugarbush
  • Sugarbush Protea
  • Sugarbush Plant

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Synonyms

  • Leucadendron angolense Hiern [unknown]
  • Protea chionantha Engl. & Gilg [unknown]
  • Protea urundinensis Hauman [unknown]
  • Protea wangenheimii Engl. [unknown]
  • Protea angolensis angolensis [unknown]

Description

Protea angolensis (also called Angolan Protea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Angola. It has large, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Protea angolensis is used in ornamental gardens and as a cut flower.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Protea angolensis var. divaricata (Engl. & Gilg) Beard
Protea angolensis var. trichanthera (Baker) Brummitt
Protea angolensis var. glabribracteata Hauman
Protea angolensis var. roseola Chisumpa & Brummitt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protea angolensis has white or pink flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protea angolensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Once rooted, the plants should be transplanted to a larger pot and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Protea angolensis

Protea angolensis can be found in Angola.

Protea angolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protea angolensis?

Protea angolensis

What type of plant is Protea angolensis?

Perennial

Where is Protea angolensis found?

Africa

Species in the Protea genus

Protea angolensis, Protea baumii, Protea argyrea, Protea asymmetrica, Protea dekindtiana, Protea enervis, Protea flavopilosa, Protea rupestris, Protea scolopendriifolium, Protea welwitschii, Protea wentzeliana, Protea matonchiana, Protea micans, Protea madiensis, Protea mafingensis, Protea namaquana, Protea paludosa, Protea ongotium, Protea poggei, Protea minima, Protea gaguedi, Protea petiolaris, Protea acaulos, Protea acuminata, Protea amplexicaulis, Protea angustata, Protea aristata, Protea asper, Protea aurea, Protea burchellii, Protea caespitosa, Protea caffra, Protea canaliculata, Protea compacta, Protea comptonii, Protea convexa, Protea cordata, Protea coronata, Protea cryophila, Protea curvata, Protea cynaroides, Protea decurrens, Protea denticulata, Protea dracomontana, Protea effusa, Protea eximia, Protea foliosa, Protea glabra, Protea grandiceps, Protea holosericea,

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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