Protea pityphylla
Ceres Sugarbush, Long Leaved Mountain Rose
Other regional names: Mountain Rose
- Mountain Rose
Also known as: Protea pityphylla var. latifolia Phillips
- Protea pityphylla var. latifolia Phillips
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Proteaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Protea pityphylla (commonly known as Ceres Sugarbush or Long-leaved Mountain Rose) is a shrub belonging to the Proteaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces