The king protea is widespread across the Cape Floristic Region, from the Gifberg near Vanrhynsdorp southwards to the Cape Peninsula, and eastwards to the Kaprivier Mountains northeast of Grahamstown. It occurs in variable habitat in montane fynbos, but typically prefers rocky areas. South Africa's national flower, it is harvested for the cut flower trade and grown as an ornamental. (IUCN, 2019)
país: Suid-Afrika
any: 1964
Yvert: 287B