Serruria aitonii
Marshmallow Spiderhead, Spiderhead
Also known as: Protea aitonii (R.Br.) Poir. +7 more
- Protea aitonii (R.Br.) Poir.
- Protea obovata Andrews ex Meisn.
- Serruria abrotanifolia Knight
- Serruria aitonii var. aitonii
- Serruria aitonii var. multifida Meisn.
- Serruria argentifolia E.Phillips & Hutch.
- Serruria multifida E.Mey.
- Serruria tomentosa E.Mey. ex Meisn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Proteaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Serruria aitonii (commonly known as Marshmallow Spiderhead or Spiderhead) is a shrub belonging to the Proteaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces