Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Protea L. [611]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Proteaceae

family_ja: ヤマモガシ

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distribution_en: Trop. & S. Africa

description_en: Genus of 115 species of evergreen shrubs and, rarely, small, usually upright trees found on rocky hillsides and dry scrub from tropical Africa to South Africa. The leaves are alternate to spiralling, simple, entire, and leathery. Proteas are cultivated for their usually solitary and terminal, mainly cone-like clusters or flat heads of small flowers surrounded by petal-like, green, white, pink to purple, or yellow bracts, each cluster resembling a single, large flower. Each floret is tubular, splitting into 4 sepals to reveal the long, straight or curved, usually coloured style. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool, well-ventilated greenhouse. In warmer areas, use in a mixed or shrub border. Larger species are also fine specimen plants.

hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) as soon as ripe or in spring, or take semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

pests_en: Magnesium deficiency may result in chlorosis of the leaves. Die-back and general failure to thrive usually indicate that the rooting medium is too rich.

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comment_ja: プロテア

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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