Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petiolaris
ID:
508501

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Baker & C.H.Wright

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 6(1): 107 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507833

Common Names

  • Protea petiolaris
  • Petiolaris's protea
  • Protea petiolaris var. petiolaris

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Description

Protea petiolaris (also called 'Petiolar Protea', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small white flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Protea petiolaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and as a source of timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Protea petiolaris sub. elegans Chisumpa & Brummitt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protea petiolaris has large, white flowers with five petals, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protea petiolaris is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Protea petiolaris

Protea petiolaris is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape.

Protea petiolaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protea petiolaris?

Protea petiolaris

What is the common name of Protea petiolaris?

Petiolar Protea

What is the family of Protea petiolaris?

Proteaceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2605275: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.