Shuttlecock Sugarbush
Protea aurea (Burm.f.) Rourke
Protea aurea (Burm.f.) Rourke, known as Shuttlecock Sugarbush, is a shrub or small tree in the Proteaceae family. It is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, where it grows in mountain fynbos, typically on cool, moist southern slopes.
Description
Protea aurea is a member of the Proteaceae family and is native to the Cape Provinces in South Africa. It is commonly referred to as Shuttlecock Sugarbush. This species is characterized by its single-trunked shrub or small tree form and is typically found in mountain fynbos habitats. It prefers cool, moist conditions and is often located on southern slopes. The species was published in 1979.
Other common names
Shuttlecock Sugarbush
Distribution
Global · Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Leucadendron aureumProtea ochroleucaScolymocephalus longiflorusErodendrum bombycinumProtea aurea subsp. aureaProtea longifloraProtea longiflora var. ovalis
