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cynaroides

Taxon

Protea cynaroides (L.) L.

Protologue Mant. Pl. Altera 190. 1771 [Oct 1771]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Least Concern
Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 377 (2).jpg

Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 377 (2).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139.jpg

Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (1).jpg

Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (1).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (3).jpg

Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (3).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (7).jpg

Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (7).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (8).jpg

Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (8).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (5).jpg

Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (5).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (4).jpg

Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (4).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (2).jpg

Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (2).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 377 (3).jpg

Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 377 (3).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 377.jpg

Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 377.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (6).jpg

Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 139 (6).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 377 (1).jpg

Protea cynaroides, C. Davidson 11499--South Africa. Marloth Nat. Res. Langeberg Mts. 22 Aug 09. 377 (1).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides--So. Africa. Cape Province. Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 21 Nov 02. 011.jpg

Protea cynaroides--So. Africa. Cape Province. Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 21 Nov 02. 011.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 191.jpg

Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 191.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 195.jpg

Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 195.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 190.jpg

Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 190.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 197.jpg

Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 197.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 189.jpg

Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 189.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 196.jpg

Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 196.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 193.jpg

Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 193.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 198.jpg

Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 198.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 192.jpg

Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 192.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 194.jpg

Protea cynaroides--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 194.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, 194.78--So. Africa. Cape Province. Kirstenbosch Bot. Gard. 20 Nov 02. 077.jpg

Protea cynaroides, 194.78--So. Africa. Cape Province. Kirstenbosch Bot. Gard. 20 Nov 02. 077.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, 194.78--So. Africa. Cape Province. Kirstenbosch Bot. Gard. 20 Nov 02. 076.jpg

Protea cynaroides, 194.78--So. Africa. Cape Province. Kirstenbosch Bot. Gard. 20 Nov 02. 076.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, 194.78--So. Africa. Cape Province. Kirstenbosch Bot. Gard. 20 Nov 02. 078.jpg

Protea cynaroides, 194.78--So. Africa. Cape Province. Kirstenbosch Bot. Gard. 20 Nov 02. 078.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (132).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (132).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (147).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (147).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (131).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (131).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (129).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (129).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (122).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (122).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (149).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (149).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (146).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (146).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (151).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (151).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (139).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (139).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (128).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (128).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (148).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (148).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (150).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (150).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (138).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (138).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (124).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (124).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (123).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (123).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (125).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (125).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (134).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (134).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (137).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (137).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (133).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (133).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (141).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (141).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (140).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (140).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (130).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (130).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (142).JPG

Protea cynaroides, Davidson, C 12315--South Africa. Western Cape. E. side, Fernkloof. 24 Jan 2014. DSC01799 (142).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Endemic to Cape Provinces (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 5 occurrences across 2 countries.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

No collection number

July 3, 2007

Location

United States, California (San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum)

Location Remarks

Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Collectors

No collectors specified

Davidson, C 12315

January 24, 2014

Location

South Africa, Western Cape (Bergrivier NU)

-32.732111, 18.187222

Location Remarks

Dirt road continuation of R27, along the coast 5 km N of Velddrif. Coastal dunes.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Christopher Dalzell

Notes

Coastal fynbos. Area burned in 2013.

194.78

November 20, 2002

Location

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Ehlanzeni (Thaba Chweu, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden | Lydenburg)

-25.315833, 30.495278

Location Remarks

Rhodes Dr., Newlands, Cape Town

Collectors

No collectors specified

No collection number

November 21, 2002

Location

South Africa, Western Cape (Stellenbosch University Botanic Garden)

Location Remarks

Van Riebeeck St., Stellenbosch 7600

Collectors

No collectors specified

Davidson C., et al. 11499

August 22, 2009

Location

South Africa, Western Cape (Bergrivier NU)

-32.732111, 18.187222

Location Remarks

Dirt road continuation of R27, along the coast 5 km N of Velddrif. Coastal dunes.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, D. McDonald, Sharon R. Christoph, Christopher Dalzell

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Proteales

Family

Proteaceae

Genus

Protea

Specific Epithet

cynaroides

Authorship

(L.) L.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 4.1

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

EDGE score

0.2

Global rank

#186,821 of 335,497

Top 56%

Extinction probability

5%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →