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Leucadendron ericifolium

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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

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.

Description

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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

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The plant is found in the Outeniqua Mountains, among others.

References

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  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".