Leucadendron strobilinum

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, 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
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]
  • Leucadendron concolor R. Br.
  • Leucadendron squarrosum R. Br.

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
  1. Rebelo, A.G.; Helme, N.A.; Holmes, P.M.; Forshaw, C.N.; Richardson, S.H.; Raimondo, D.; Euston-Brown, D.I.W.; Victor, J.E.; Foden, W.; Ebrahim, I.; Bomhard, B.; Oliver, E.G.H.; Johns, A.; van der Venter, J.; van der Walt, R.; von Witt, C.; Low, A.B.; Paterson-Jones, C.; Rourke, J.P.; Hitchcock, A.N.; Potter, L.; Vlok, J.H.; Pillay, D. (2006). "Peninsula Conebush". National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2017.1. South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). Retrieved 11 November 2019.
  2. The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species, retrieved 27 December 2016
  3. Rebelo, Tony (1995). Sasol Proteas: A Field Guide to the Proteas of Southern Africa. Fernwood Press. p. 200. ISBN 1874950024.
  4. Manning, John (2018). Field Guide to Fynbos (2 ed.). Cape Town: Struik Nature. p. 260. ISBN 9781775845904.
  5. Tyambetyu, Olivia. "Leucadendron strobilinum". PlantZAfrica.com. South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). Retrieved 11 November 2019.


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