Serruria florida
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Serruria |
| Species: | S. florida |
| Binomial name | |
| Serruria florida | |
| Synonyms | |
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Protea florida Thunb. | |
Serruria florida is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae, endemic to South Africa. It is known by the common names of blushing bride or pride of Franschhoek.[3]
This species grows to between 0.8 and 1.5 metres (2 ft 7 in and 4 ft 11 in) in height and 0.5 metres (1 ft 8 in) in width. The leaves are fine and dissected and the flowers are white to pink and appear from July to October in its native range.[3]
It occurs in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve in the Cape Province.[3]
A well-drained position in full sun is preferred by this species, which tolerates dryness. Propagation is from cuttings or seed, although the latter can prove difficult.[3]
The species is cultivated for the cut flower trade and it is also grown as an ornamental plant.[3]
References
- ↑ Rebelo, A.G.; Raimondo, D. (2020). "Serruria florida". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T113237652A185558612. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T113237652A185558612.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ↑ "Serruria florida". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Serruria florida". PlantZAfrica.com. Retrieved 2008-04-13.