Faurea rochetiana

Family: Proteaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 10 m tall. It is spreading and crooked. The leaves are mid green. They are oval to sword shaped and 21 cm long by 9 cm wide. The flower spikes are 22 cm long. They are usually at the ends or branches or near the ends. The flowers are 2-2.5 cm long. They have white hairs.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, East Africa, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The flower nectar is eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Nectar

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Faurea decipiens C. H. Wright; Faurea rochetiana subsp. speciosa (Welw.) Troupin; Faurea speciosa Welw.; Faurea speciosa var. lanuginosa Hiern; Leucospermum rochetianum A. Rich.;