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Protea paludosa

Protea paludosa (Hiern) Engl.
Protea paludosa
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Protea paludosa (Hiern) Engl. is a species in the genus Protea, belonging to the family Proteaceae. It is native to Angola, Zambia, and Zaïre. The species was formally described in 1901.

Description

Protea paludosa is a member of the Proteaceae family, a group of flowering plants primarily found in the Southern Hemisphere. This species is part of the Protea genus, which is well-represented in southern Africa. Its native range includes Angola, Zambia, and Zaïre. The scientific name was published in 1901 by the botanist Engler, based on earlier work by Hiern.

Distribution

Angola · Zambia · Zaïre

Synonyms

Leucadendron paludosum

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