Dune Conebush
Leucadendron coniferum Meisn.
Leucadendron coniferum, known as Dune Conebush, is an evergreen, dioecious shrub or small tree reaching up to 4 m in height. It is a member of the Proteaceae family and is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa, where it grows in sandy coastal soils. The plant features a whorl of yellow leaves surrounding its flowerheads, with flowering occurring in August and September.
Description
Leucadendron coniferum is a shrub or small tree in the Proteaceae family, native to the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is dioecious and can grow up to 4 m tall. The species is characterized by a whorl of yellow leaves beneath its flowerheads. It blooms during August and September and is adapted to sandy soils in coastal areas. The plant is distributed globally but originates from the Cape Provinces. It was first described in 1856 by Meisn.
Other common names
Dune ConebushDune Yellowbush
Distribution
Global · Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Leucadendron acutumProtea acutaProtea coniferaProtea virgataLeucadendron sabulosum
