Taxon

Mimetes capitulatus

Mimetes capitulatus - Conical pagoda
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Common name: Conical pagoda
Family: Proteaceae (Protea)
Synonym: Protea capitulata
Distribution: Kogelberg, Western Cape
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
National red list: Endangered
Comments: Fire-related population fluctuations occur at five known locations where habitat quality and the number of mature individuals continue to decline due to wild flower harvesting. Some observed population declines are not understood, but may be as a result of inappropriate fire management or drought-related. Dormant subpopulations easily overlooked in surveys.
Links: iSpot • Red List of South African Plants • Wikipedia

Locations

  • 1: Nursery areas • Accession: 2014-90 • Provenance: Horticultural
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