Leucadendron arcuatum
Leucadendron arcuatum, the red-edge conebush, is a flower-bearing shrub that belongs to the genus Leucadendron and forms part of the fynbos. The plant is native to the Western Cape, South Africa.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Leucadendron |
| Species: | L. arcuatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Leucadendron arcuatum (Lam.) I.Williams | |
Description
The shrub grows 1.3 m (4.3 ft) tall and bears flowers from September to October.
In Afrikaans, it is known as the Kruiptolbos.
Distribution and habitat
The plant occurs in Cederberg, Olifants River, Kouebokkeveld Mountains, Groot Winterhoek, Elandskloof, Hexrivierberge, Keeromsberg, and Kwadouwberge.
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References
- Rebelo, A.G., Mtshali, H. & von Staden, L. 2020. Leucadendron arcuatum. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T113166381A157946528. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T113166381A157946528.en. Downloaded on 10 August 2021.
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