Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
revoluta
ID:
1107486

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 90 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106824

Common Names

  • Revoluta Protea
  • Pincushion Protea
  • Protea Caffra

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Description

Protea revoluta (also called 'Pink Sugarbush', 'Pink-flowered Sugarbush' and 'Pink-flowered Protea', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has pink flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Protea revoluta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protea revoluta has white flowers with a yellow center, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a grey-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protea revoluta is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1.5m and a width of 1.5m. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Protea revoluta

Protea revoluta is found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

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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