Leucadendron ericifolium
Leucadendron ericifolium, the erica-leaved 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.
Leucadendron ericifolium | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Proteales |
Family: | Proteaceae |
Genus: | Leucadendron |
Species: | L. ericifolium |
Binomial name | |
Leucadendron ericifolium R.Br. | |
Description
The plant blooms in July with the fruit ripening in November.
In Afrikaans, it is known as Heideblaargeelbos. The tree's national number is 80.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The plant is found in the Outeniqua Mountains, among others.
References
- Rebelo, A.G.; Mtshali, H.; von Staden, L. (2020). "Leucadendron ericifolium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T113167652A157951952. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T113167652A157951952.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- "National List of Indigenous Trees".
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