Proteaceae (Protea Family) is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Proteales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 489 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Sorocephalus lanatus (Thunb.) R.Br.
Sorocephalus lanatus is a spreading fynbos native shrub that occurs in mountain …
Protea grandiceps Tratt.
Protea grandiceps Tratt. is a fire-killed, bird-pollinated rounded shrub endemic…
Diastella divaricata (P.J.Bergius) Rourke
Diastella divaricata is a low flat fynbos shrub native to the Western Cape's Cap…
Faurea rochetiana (A.Rich.) Chiov. ex Pic.Serm.
Faurea rochetiana (broad-leaved beechwood) is a small leafy tree native to much …
Hakea oleifolia (Sm.) R.Br.
Hakea oleifolia (olive-leaved hakea) is a frost-tolerant shrub or tree native to…
Serruria cygnea R.Br.
Serruria cygnea, the swan spiderbush, is an endemic fynbos flowering shrub nativ…
Grevillea refracta R.Br.
Grevillea refracta is an Australian tree or shrub with variable leaves and color…
Leucospermum gueinzii Meisn.
Leucospermum gueinzii, or kloof pincushion, is an endemic evergreen shrub restri…
Serruria villosa (Lam.) R.Br.
Serruria villosa (golden spiderhead) is a fynbos shrub native to the Western Cap…
Grevillea aquifolium Lindl.
Grevillea aquifolium Lindl. is a variable Australian shrub, grown in horticultur…
Banksia coccinea R.Br.
Banksia coccinea, or scarlet banksia, is an attractive Western Australian banksi…
⚠️ Poisonous
Paranomus dispersus Levyns
Paranomus dispersus Levyns is an Afrikan shrub found in South African mountain r…
Proteaceae plants belong to the Proteales order in the Plantae kingdom. The species flowers throughout the whole year, with no distinct peak flowering period. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Proteaceae is classified in the order Proteales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. It usually has a single trunk at the base before branching; the trunk is covered in 2–5 mm (0.
Yes, some Proteaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Proteaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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