Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
namaquana
ID:
485413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rourke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 56: 261 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484745

Common Names

  • Namaquana Protea
  • Namaquana Sugarbush
  • Namaquana Sugarbush Protea

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Description

Protea namaquana (also called Namaqua Sugarbush, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded shape and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Protea namaquana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protea namaquana has large, bright yellow flowers with a red center. The flowers are borne on a long, upright inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protea namaquana is a shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Protea namaquana

Protea namaquana is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas, such as mountains and cliffs.

Protea namaquana FAQ

What type of plant is Protea namaquana?

Protea namaquana is a shrub belonging to the family Proteaceae.

Where is Protea namaquana native to?

Protea namaquana is native to South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Protea namaquana?

Protea namaquana is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m in height.

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,