Leucadendron coriaceum

Leucadendron coriaceum, the rosette 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 coriaceum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Leucadendron
Species:
L. coriaceum
Binomial name
Leucadendron coriaceum
E.Phillips & Hutch.

Description

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In Afrikaans, it is known as Rosettolbos.

Distribution and habitat

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The plant occurs from Napier to Riversdale.

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References

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  1. ^ Rebelo, A.G.; Mtshali, H.; von Staden, L. (2020). "Leucadendron coriaceum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T113166969A185545660. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T113166969A185545660.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.