Protea cynaroides, also called the king protea (from Afrikaans: koningsprotea, Xhosa: isiQwane sobukumkani[3]), is a flowering plant. It is a distinctive member of Protea, having the largest flower head in the genus. The species is also known …

Protea cynaroides, commonly called king protea, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It typically matures to 3-4' (less frequently to 6') tall. It is best known for its huge goblet or bowl-shaped flower heads from 5" to 12" in diameter.

The king protea became South Africa’s national flower in 1976. It is represented on our birth certificates, passports and is the emblem of our national cricket and netball teams. This flowering shrub can, in nature, reach a height of 2m.

The King Protea is extensively cultivated within its habitat and there is probably significant genetic contamination by extensive planting of protea orchards adjacent natural populations without regard to genotype or pollen movement.

Sep 27, 2017 · The king protea, so called because of its resemblance to a crown, is the largest of all proteas and is found in the Cape Floristic region. The flower appears on South African birth certificates and passports, as well as on the South African 5-Rand coin, and the Proteas, South Africa’s cricket team, also took its name from the genus.

King protea requires well-drained, acidic soil and thrives in full sun, mimicking its native South African habitat's conditions. It's vital to avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. The plant benefits from occasional pruning to promote air circulation and reduce disease risk.

The King Protea (scientific name: Protea cynaroides) is an evergreen shrub of the Proteaceae family native to South Africa. In its native habitat, it is widely distributed in the southwestern and southern fynbos regions, preferring acidic, nutrient-poor, well-drained environments.

Jun 11, 2017 · The dazzling King Protea is our national flower – an iconic symbol of South African heritage – and proteas of all shapes and sizes are celebrated in décor and design, locally and across the world.

Apr 25, 2022 · Native to the Cape Town part of South Africa (it’s actually the national flower), this evergreen woody shrub sports reddish stems and large spoon-shaped evergreen leaves and can grow to 3 to 5 feet high and 4 to 6 feet wide.

It is no wonder that sugar bossie was a nickname for cute girls, as in this love song by Fred Michel of 1930: King protea (Protea cynaroides) or giant protea is one of the most beautiful flowering plants from South Africa.