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Thistle Sugarbush

Protea scolymocephala

Vulnerable
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Similar Species in Protea

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Awl-leaf Sugarbush
Protea subulifolia
Least Concern
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Barberton Mountain Sugarbush
Protea comptonii
Vulnerable
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Bashful Sugarbush
Protea pudens
Endangered
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Bearded Sugarbush
Protea magnifica
Least Concern
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Black-rim Sugarbush
Protea acuminata
Least Concern
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Bishop Sugarbush
Protea caespitosa
Vulnerable
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Blue Sugarbush
Protea neriifolia
Least Concern
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African Protea
Protea gaguedi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thistle Sugarbush?
The scientific name of Thistle Sugarbush is Protea scolymocephala. It belongs to the genus Protea.
What is the conservation status of Thistle Sugarbush?
Thistle Sugarbush (Protea scolymocephala) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Thistle Sugarbush belong to?
Thistle Sugarbush (Protea scolymocephala) belongs to the genus Protea, which is part of the taxonomic family Proteaceae.
Is Thistle Sugarbush endangered?
Yes, Thistle Sugarbush (Protea scolymocephala) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Thistle Sugarbush belong to?
Thistle Sugarbush (Protea scolymocephala) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Thistle Sugarbush?
The closest relatives of Thistle Sugarbush in the genus Protea include Awl-leaf Sugarbush, Barberton Mountain Sugarbush, Bashful Sugarbush, Bearded Sugarbush, Black-rim Sugarbush.

Genus Protea — 20 Species

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Awl-leaf Sugarbush
Protea subulifolia
LC 🐾
Barberton Mountain Sugarbush
Protea comptonii
VU 🐾
Bashful Sugarbush
Protea pudens
EN 🐾
Bearded Sugarbush
Protea magnifica
LC 🐾
Black-rim Sugarbush
Protea acuminata
LC 🐾
Bishop Sugarbush
Protea caespitosa
VU 🐾
Blue Sugarbush
Protea neriifolia
LC 🐾
Blyde Protea
Protea laetans
EN 🐾
Bot River Protea
Protea compacta
LC 🐾
Bredasdorp Sugarbush
Protea obtusifolia
NT 🐾
Brown-beard Sugarbush
Protea speciosa
LC 🐾
Burchell's Sugarbush
Protea burchellii
VU 🐾
Channel-leaf Sugarbush
Protea scorzonerifolia
VU 🐾
Chestnut Sugarbush
Protea glabra
LC 🐾
Chimanimani Sugarbush
Protea enervis
VU 🐾
Cloud Sugarbush
Protea nubigena
CR 🐾
Common Ground Sugarbush
Protea acaulos
NT 🐾
Common Sugarbush
Protea repens
LC 🐾
Common Sugarbush
Protea caffra
LC 🐾
African Protea
Protea gaguedi
LC
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