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Species of flowering plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leucadendron strobilinum, commonly called the peninsula conebush, is a plant species in the genus Leucadendron—forming part of the family Proteaceae. Confined to the Cape Peninsula of South Africa, it reaches a height of up to 2.6 metres (8 ft 6 in) growing in southern, damp rocky slopes at an elevation of 500 to 1100m.[3] Its conservation status is Near Threatened—a result of inappropriate fire management, fire-break clearing and alien plant invasions.[1]
Leucadendron strobilinum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Proteales |
Family: | Proteaceae |
Genus: | Leucadendron |
Species: | L. strobilinum |
Binomial name | |
Leucadendron strobilinum (L.) Druce | |
Synonyms[2] | |
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A large, single-stemmed shrub reaching a height of up to 2.6m.[3] It branches near the base and has dark-green elliptical leaves.[4]
As with all leucadendron, the peninsula conebush is dioecious. Flowering takes place between September and October, with flowers described as yeast scented.[3] Seeds are stored on the (female) plant, an adaptation known as serotiny, to be released upon a fire occurring; the seeds are winged allowing for wind dispersal.[5]
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