Protea enervis explained

Protea enervis, also known as the Chimanimani sugarbush,^[1] is a flowering shrub. It is native to the Chimanimani Mountains straddling Zimbabwe and Mozambique, and grows at altitudes of 1,680 to 2,000 metres.^{[2] [3]}

The inflorescence is reddish-pink in colour.^[4]

Horticulture

It offers a reddish-pink flower head. It requires full sun to partial shade, and prefers a dry mesic climate. It performs best in moderately (5.6-6.0) or slightly acidic (6.1-6.5) soil.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Protea enervis (Chimanimani sugarbush) . Biodiversity Explorer . Iziko - Museums of South Africa . 11 August 2020.
2. Web site: Flora of Zimbabwe: Species information: Protea enervis. www.zimbabweflora.co.zw.
3. Web site: Flora of Mozambique: Species information: individual images: Protea enervis. www.mozambiqueflora.com.
4. Web site: Plant database entry for Protea enervis with 7 data details.. garden.org.