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
Scientific classification Edit this 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

  1. 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.
  2. "National List of Indigenous Trees".
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