Protea aurea subsp. potbergensis explained

Protea aurea subsp. potbergensis, also known as the Potberg protea, or Potberg sugarbush, is a flowering plant of the genus Protea. It is endemic to South Africa and is found only in the Potberg near Cape Infanta. It grows to a height of 5 metres, and flowers primarily from May to June.^{[1] [2] [3]}

The plant dies after fire, but the seeds survive, and are spread by the wind. The plant is single-sexed. Pollination takes place through the activity of birds. The plant grows in sandy soils at elevations of 200 - 360m.

The plant's national number is 90.6.

See also

• List of Southern African indigenous trees and woody lianes
• List of Protea species

Notes and References

1. Web site: Protea aurea subsp. potbergensis - PlantZAfrica . 2021-02-21 . pza.sanbi.org.
2. Web site: White Water Sugarbushes . 2021-02-21 . www.proteaatlas.org.za.
3. Web site: Threatened Species Programme - SANBI Red List of South African Plants . 2021-02-21 . redlist.sanbi.org.