Status:
valid
Authors:
Rourke
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 41: 54 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106765
Common Names
- Leafy Protea
- Foliosa Protea
- Leafy Protea
Uses & Benefits
Protea foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Protea foliosa are white and pink, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Protea foliosa is a shrub that grows to a height of 1.5 to 2 m. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Protea foliosa
Protea foliosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape Province.
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,