Status:
valid
Authors:
Meisn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 237 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106739
Common Names
- Common Protea
- Caffra Protea
- Giant Protea
Description
Protea caffra (also called Common Sugarbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single stem, reaching up to 4 m in height. It is native to the south-western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Protea caffra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Protea caffra sub. nyasae (Rendle) Chisumpa & Brummitt
Protea caffra sub. kilimandscharica (Engl.) Chisumpa & Brummitt
Protea caffra sub. gazensis (Beard) Chisumpa & Brummitt
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Protea caffra are white and pink, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Where to Find Protea caffra
Protea caffra is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
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,