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Elim Conebush

Leucadendron elimense E.Phillips
Elim Conebush
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Leucadendron elimense, known as the Elim Conebush, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape in South Africa and is part of the fynbos vegetation. The species was first described in 1937 by E. Phillips.

Description

Leucadendron elimense is a flowering shrub belonging to the genus Leucadendron in the Proteaceae family. It is indigenous to the Western Cape region of South Africa and is a component of the fynbos biome. The species was formally described in 1937 by E. Phillips. Its common name, Elim Conebush, reflects its geographic origin and morphological characteristics.

Other common names

Elim Conebush

Distribution

Global · Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Leucadendron elimense subsp. elimense

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