Tree Protea
Protea nitida Mill.
Protea nitida, known as Tree Protea, is a large, slow-growing Protea species native to South Africa. It is distinguished as one of the few Protea species that grow into trees and the only one with usable timber. Commonly referred to as wagon tree, waboom, or blousuikerbos, this plant is part of the Proteaceae family.
Description
Protea nitida (Mill.) is a tree-like member of the Proteaceae family, found in the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is a slow-growing plant that can attain significant size and is notable for its timber utility. Common names include wagon tree, waboom, and blousuikerbos. The species was first described in 1768 and is one of the few Protea species that develop into trees.
Other common names
Tree ProteaWaboomWaggon TreeWagon Tree
Distribution
Global · Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Scolymocephalus nitidusErodendrum angustumErodendrum grandiflorumProtea arboreaProtea grandiflora
