Common Rootstock Spiderhead
Serruria acrocarpa R.Br.
Serruria acrocarpa, known as the common rootstock spiderhead, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape region, from the Cederberg to the Southern Cape. The plant reaches up to 50 cm in height and blooms in spring. It regenerates after fire and is found in plains and lower slopes within fynbos vegetation.
Description
Serruria acrocarpa is a flowering shrub in the genus Serruria, part of the Proteaceae family. It is distributed in the Cape Provinces and is described as growing on plains and lower slopes in fynbos habitats. The species was first published in 1810. It is characterized by its ability to resprout following fire events, a common adaptation in fynbos ecosystems. The shrub reaches a maximum height of 50 cm and produces flowers during the spring season.
Other common names
Common Rootstock Spiderhead
Distribution
Global · Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Protea acrocarpa
