PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / PROTEALES / PROTEACEAE / PROTEOIDEAE / LEUCADENDREAE / MIMETES / FIMBRIIFOLIUS
A small tree 2.5-5 m tall with a dense rounded, spreading crown up to 5 m in diam., trunk stout, 250-600 mm in diam., covered with dark grey irregularly fissured corky bark up to 25 mm thick. Branches stout, stocky 10-12 mm in diam., repeatedly dichotomous, densely velutinous, eventually glabrous. Leaves densely ascending imbricate, oblong to elliptic-oblong, 40-70 mm long, 12-22 mm wide, truncate and sessile at base, apices obtuse, tridentate; densely velutinous initially, eventually glabrescent, but margins densely fimbriate with white cilia; leaves subtending axillary capitula obpandurate, becoming cucullate, anteriorly conduplicate, clasping capitulum immediately below. Inflorescence broadly cylindric, 60-80 mm long, 60-70 mm wide. Capitula 4-7-flowered, subtended by a reddish flushed obpandurate cucullate conduplicate leaf, obtuse and tridentate at apex. Outer involucral bracts unequally developed, forming a bilabiate clasping involucre, minutely puberulous but villous proximally; anterior bracts 2 or 3, broadly elliptic, acuminate, 35-40 mm long, 12-16 mm wide; posterior bracts narrowly lanceolate, acuminate, 15-25 mm long, 3-5 mm wide. Floral bracts linear-subulate, very densely sericeous, 10 mm long, 1 mm wide. Perianth 40-45 mm long; tube inflated, hyaline, glabrous, 3 mm long; claws filiform, minutely puberulous; limbs linear-cymbiform, acute, outer surface villous. Style 55-60 mm long. Pollen presenter 8-10 mm long, very narrowly ellipsoid-acuminate, slightly constricted proximally and minutely annulate at junction with style; stigmatic groove oblique, on anterior surface of acuminate apex. Ovary sericeous, 1-2 mm long, not differentiated from style. Hypogynous scales 1>5 mm long> subulate, fleshy. Fruits broadly ovoid, 8 mm long 5 mm wide. Flowering is often rather erratic resulting in odd inflorescences being produced at almost any time of the year. However, the main flowering period commences in about July, reaching a peak in September and continuing until as late as December. Ripe fruits are shed over a period of several months, commencing in January. From: Rourke, JP. 1984. A revision of the genus Mimetes Salisb. (Proteaceae). J. S. African Bot. 50(2): 171-236. [CC BY]
Tree to 4 m. Leaves oblong to elliptic, margins hairy; inflorescence leaves spooned, dull red. Flower heads in terminal spikes, white, style yellow with red tips, pollen presenter needle-like. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Proteaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 657-681. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Mimetes fimbriifolius is readily distinguished from the related M. cucullatus by its arborescent growth habit and the presence of a thick fringe of white pubescence on the leaf margins. Moreover, the leaves are from 22-55 mm long in M. fimbriifolius, perceptibly longer than in M. cucullatus. From: Rourke, JP. 1984. A revision of the genus Mimetes Salisb. (Proteaceae). J. S. African Bot. 50(2): 171-236. [CC BY]
At the northern end of its range it rarely occurs below 300 metres but at more southerly localities, such as the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, specimens can be found growing almost at sea level. Although this species occurs at lower elevations, it displays a marked preference for rocky montane habitats. The finest specimens will always be found among craggy Table Mountain Sandstone outcrops where they appear to enjoy a measure of protection from fire In a recent study it was estimated that the total population consists of some 76200 cmdividuals (Ryan, 1982). From: Rourke, JP. 1984. A revision of the genus Mimetes Salisb. (Proteaceae). J. S. African Bot. 50(2): 171-236. [CC BY]
Rocky slopes. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Proteaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 657-681. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Endemic to the Cape Peninsula, ranging from Table Mountain in the north, where it is becoming increasingly rare, to Cape Point in the south, where the species is still relatively abundant. From: Rourke, JP. 1984. A revision of the genus Mimetes Salisb. (Proteaceae). J. S. African Bot. 50(2): 171-236. [CC BY]
Cape Peninsula. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Proteaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 657-681. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
July
0 to 400 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Published in: Cult. Prot.: 65 (1809)
Nomenclature note: as 'fimbriaefolius'
Mimetes cucullatus (L.) R.Br. var. hartogii (R.Br.) E.Phillips
Mimetes hartogii R.Br.
Published in: Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10(1): 108 (1810)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| fringed bottlebrush | English | Von Breitenbach, JM; De Winter, B; Poynton, R; Van den Berg, E; Van Wyk, AE. 2001. Pocket list of southern Africa indigenous trees. Briza publications & Dendrological foundation, Pretoria. | |
| fringed cowl pagoda | English | Von Breitenbach, JM; De Winter, B; Poynton, R; Van den Berg, E; Van Wyk, AE. 2001. Pocket list of southern Africa indigenous trees. Briza publications & Dendrological foundation, Pretoria. | |
| fringed pagodatree | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| fringed-bottlebrush | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| fringed-cowl pagoda | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| Fringe-leaf Mimetes | English | South African National Biodiversity Institute. 1991. Protea Atlas. | |
| maanhaarstompie | Afrikaans | Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Proteaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 657-681. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| maanhaarstompie | Afrikaans | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| maanhaarstompie | Afrikaans | Von Breitenbach, JM; De Winter, B; Poynton, R; Van den Berg, E; Van Wyk, AE. 2001. Pocket list of southern Africa indigenous trees. Briza publications & Dendrological foundation, Pretoria. | |
| Tree Pagoda | English | South African National Biodiversity Institute. 1991. Protea Atlas. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Proteales
FAMILY Proteaceae
SUBFAMILY Proteoideae
TRIBE Leucadendreae
GENUS Mimetes
SPECIES fimbriifolius
34 results for Mimetes fimbriifolius Salisb. ex Knight
Barcode: NBG0102194-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, 4681 | --
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Table Mountain. Above Kasteel Buttress.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0122648-0 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 1767 | 1981-12-22
South Africa, Western Cape, South of Karbonkelberg above Hout Bay. Kapteins Peak.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0043690A-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 4381 | -11-
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Camps Bay.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0086400-0 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 928 | 1967-10-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Wynberg Dist. Karbonkelberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0635236-0 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 1767 | 1981-12-22
South Africa, Western Cape, SIMONSTOWN; KAPTEINS PEAK; SOUTH OF KARBONKELBERG ABOVE HOUT BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0223511-0 Collector(s) & number: Davies, DA, 24 | 1980-10-13
South Africa, Western Cape, St. James mountain.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0096503-0 Collector(s) & number: Froembling, GHW, 318 | 1897-11-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Twelve Apostles. Slangkuil near Woodhead.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0366742-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 12698 | 1934-2-11
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; BOONBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0223512-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, FJ, 1101 | 1971-1-8
South Africa, Western Cape, Lebanon State Forest. Jakkalsrivier Catchment Ig.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0456244-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, EP, 509 | 1908-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, GARCIA'S PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0606716-0 Collector(s) & number: Davies, DA, 24 | 1980-10-13
South Africa, Western Cape, SIMONSTOWN: ST JAMES' MOUNTAIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0795644-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, HCT 617 | 1952-11-23
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Point Nature Reserve; Near BU-I-NI beacon near "plantation".
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0366741-0 Collector(s) & number: Alexander-Prior, RC, PRE 52408 | 1847-7-
South Africa, Western Cape, SIMONSBAY HILLS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0043690-0 Collector(s) & number: Pappe, KWL, s.n. | -4-
South Africa, Western Cape, Near Oudekraal.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0085844-0 Collector(s) & number: Von Krauss, CFF, s.n. | --
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Muizenberg.
General notes: Presented by Prof. H. Walter. Botanical Institute. Stuttgart Hohenheim.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0223518-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, s.n. | --
South Africa, Western Cape, Camps Bay.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0366740-0 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 928 | 1967-7-16
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; KARBONKELBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0004123-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, EP, s.n. | 1918-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, Garcia's Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0128973-0 Collector(s) & number: Walters, IB, 1107 | 1963-10-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Silvermine.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0366745-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 6884 | 1966-8-29
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE NA; N. OF BONTEBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0366748-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 4681 | -9-
South Africa, Western Cape, TAFELBERG; KASTEELBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0366744-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 340 | 1884-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; SMITSWINKEL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0087357-0 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 1090 | 1968-8-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Silvermine Valley, slopes behind the Old Silvermine.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0104654-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, M, 654 | 1949-9-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Kommetjie Hills.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0366739-0 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 1090 | 1968-8-25
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; SILVERMINE VALLEY; SLOPES BEHIND THE OLD SILVERMINE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0104653-0 Collector(s) & number: Salter, TM, 8551 | 1940-11-2
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula .Near Smitswinkel. South slope of Rooihoogte.
General notes: In association with the two parcut species.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0102196-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, 4681 | --
South Africa, Western Cape, Above Van Kamp's Bay. Stinkwater.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0366746-0 Collector(s) & number: Alexander-Prior, RC, PRE 52412 | 1847--
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0248706-0 Collector(s) & number: Cowell, C, MSBP3621 | 2008-1-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Silvermine. Near Nelly's Pool above St. James.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0223508-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, P, 625 | 1961-9-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch. Obtained from the Stellenbosch Wild Flower Show.
General notes: Obtained from the Stellenbosch Wild Flower Show.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0223513-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, P, 1214 | 1962-8-24
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Kogelberg Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0248699-0 Collector(s) & number: Cowell, C, MSBP3293 | 2007-8-30
South Africa, Western Cape, Table Mountain National Park. Red Hill. Kleinplaas dam. 34°10'27.762"S, 18°23'24.624"E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0366747-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, EP, PRE 52413 | --
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; TABLE MT.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0464025-0 Collector(s) & number: Martin, ARH, 4621 | 1952-7-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Proteaceae Manning, JC; Goldblatt, PIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 657-681
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1984
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
A revision of the genus Mimetes Salisb. (Proteaceae) Rourke, JPJournal of South African Botany 50(2)171-236
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