Protea neriifoli

Flower name
Protea neriifoli
Scientific name
Protea neriifoli
AliasProtea neriifoli, クイーンプロテア, Queen Protea
Place of originSouth Africa
Place of floweringCut flowers, flower arrangement, Greenhouse, Botanical Gardens, Potted flower
Flowering seasonApril, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Language of flowersRegal

What is Protea neriifoli

Protea neriifolia (scientific name: Protea neriifoli) is an evergreen shrub of the genus Protea in the family Proteaceae. Together with Protea magnifica, it is called Queen Protea, as opposed to King Protea (scientific name: Protea cynaroides). It is one of the original species of Protea. The leaves are oval in shape, similar to oleander (Nerium, scientific name:Nerium oleander) leaves. Even at the peak of flowering, the bracts do not fully open and the flower diameter is only about 8 cm. The bracts are pale red or milky white with feathery black pubescence at the tips.

Common name: Protea neriifoli, Scientific name: Protea neriifoli, also known as mink protea, oleander-leaved protea, Queen protea, Place of origin: South Africa, Living type: Evergreen shrub, Tree height: 1-2 m, Leaf texture: cortical and thick, leaf shape: oblong-ovate, inflorescence: alternate, flower color (bract color): peach/white, inflorescence: unisexual, inflorescence shape: calyx, inflorescence diameter: 8 cm, inflorescence length: 10 cm, Flowering season: Yearly in local areas, April-December in Japan except in summer; Uses: Flower arrangement, flower arrangement, garden plants.