Protea petiolaris explained

Protea petiolaris, also known as the sickle-leaf sugarbush, is a tree in the Proteaceae family, found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia and Zimbabwe.[1] [2]

Description

It grows up to 8m (26feet) in height. Its perfect monoecious flowers open from November through March, and set mature fruit nine to twelve months after flowering. Flowers are pollinated by birds, and the seeds are dispersed by wind.

Habitat

It prefers woods and grasslands at high altitudes.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: IDM Zimbabwe - Pr peti. 2020-07-09. www.proteaatlas.org.za.
  2. Web site: Grassland Sugarbushes. 2020-07-09. www.proteaatlas.org.za.