Leucadendron strobilinum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Leucadendron |
| Species: | L. strobilinum |
| Binomial name | |
| Leucadendron strobilinum (L.) Druce | |
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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]
Appearance
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]
Ecology
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]
References
- ^ a b Rebelo, A.G.; Mtshali, H.; von Staden, L. (2020). "Leucadendron strobilinum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T34957A185541390. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T34957A185541390.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species, retrieved 27 December 2016
- ^ a b c Rebelo, Tony (1995). Sasol Proteas: A Field Guide to the Proteas of Southern Africa. Fernwood Press. p. 200. ISBN 1874950024.
- ^ Manning, John (2018). Field Guide to Fynbos (2 ed.). Cape Town: Struik Nature. p. 260. ISBN 9781775845904.
- ^ Tyambetyu, Olivia. "Leucadendron strobilinum". PlantZAfrica.com. South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). Retrieved 11 November 2019.