Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavopilosa
ID:
484799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 3: 165 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484131

Common Names

  • Yellow-haired Protea
  • Yellow-pilose Protea
  • Yellow-tufted Protea

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Description

Protea flavopilosa (also called Protea flavopilosa, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in dry and rocky areas, and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Protea flavopilosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Protea flavopilosa is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protea flavopilosa is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It grows best in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Protea flavopilosa

Protea flavopilosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the fynbos biome.

Protea flavopilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protea flavopilosa?

Protea flavopilosa

What is the family of Protea flavopilosa?

Proteaceae

What is the common name of Protea flavopilosa?

Yellow-haired protea

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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