Klapmuts Conebush
Leucadendron verticillatum (Thunb.) Meisn.
Leucadendron verticillatum (Thunb.) Meisn., known as Klapmuts Conebush, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape in South Africa, specifically found on the Cape Flats at Hercules Pillar, Muldersvlei, and Fisantekraal. The species is part of the fynbos vegetation.
Description
Leucadendron verticillatum is a flowering shrub from the genus Leucadendron in the Proteaceae family. It is endemic to the Western Cape region of South Africa, where it grows on the Cape Flats. The plant is part of the fynbos biome and is found in specific locations including Hercules Pillar, Muldersvlei, and Fisantekraal. The species was first described in 1856.
Other common names
Klapmuts Conebush
Distribution
Global · Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Protea verticillataSorocephalus verticillatus
