Hottentot Sugarbush
Protea lacticolor Salisb.
Protea lacticolor, commonly known as Hottentot Sugarbush, is a flowering shrub native to South Africa. It belongs to the Proteaceae family and is found in regions such as the Slanghoek, Hottentots Holland Mountains, and Groenlandberg.
Description
Protea lacticolor is a member of the Protea genus and is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It was first described in 1806 by Salisb. This shrub is distributed across specific mountainous regions, including the Slanghoek, Hottentots Holland Mountains, and Groenlandberg. It is also known by the alternative name Hottentotwitsukkerbos. The plant is part of the Proteaceae family, a group of flowering plants native primarily to the Southern Hemisphere.
Other common names
Hottentot SugarbushHottentot White SugarbushHottentot's Holland Sugarbush
Distribution
Global · Cape Provinces
