Grey Conebush
Leucadendron pubescens R.Br.
Leucadendron pubescens, known as the Grey Conebush, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It is part of the fynbos vegetation and is found in various regions including the Bokkeveldeskarp, Gifberg, Cederberg, and others. The species was first described in 1810 by Robert Brown.
Description
Leucadendron pubescens is a shrub native to the Western Cape, where it is found in a range of mountainous and semi-arid regions. It is a member of the Proteaceae family and is part of the fynbos biome. The plant is distributed across the Bokkeveldeskarp, Gifberg, Cederberg, Piketberg, Olifantsrivier, Sandveld, Koue Bokkeveld, Hexrivierberge, Bonteberg, Kwadouwberg, Witteberg, and Touwsberg. It was first described in 1810 by Robert Brown.
Other common names
Grey ConebushSilky Conebush
Distribution
Global · Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Protea elataProtea pubescensLeucadendron elatumLeucadendron pillansiiLeucadendron sericocephalum
