Common Sugarbush
Protea repens (L.) L.
Protea repens (L.) L., known as Common Sugarbush, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the southern Cape Provinces of South Africa and has a broader distribution including Australia and globally. The species was first described in 1771.
Description
Protea repens is an upright shrub found in the southern Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is a variable and adaptable species, capable of growing in a range of soil types. The plant is valued for its showy flowers and is commonly used in wildlife gardens in South Africa.
Other common names
Common SugarbushReal SugarbushSugar ProteaSugarbush
Distribution
AU · Global · Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Leucadendron melliferumLeucadendron repensProtea strobusScolymocephalus repensScolymocephalus melliferErodendrum mellifluumProtea melliferaProtea mellifera var. albiflora
