Leucadendron dubium
Leucadendron dubium H.Buek ex Meisn.
Leucadendron dubium, known as the Cederberg conebush, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape in the Cederberg region and is part of the fynbos vegetation. The plant's habitat faces threats from the rooibos tea industry.
Description
Leucadendron dubium, described by H.Buek ex Meisn. and published in 1912, is a member of the Proteaceae family. It is a flower-bearing shrub found in the Cederberg area of the Western Cape. The species is part of the fynbos ecosystem. The expansion of the rooibos tea industry in the region has led to habitat degradation for this plant.
Synonyms
Leucadendron buxifoliumProtea wendlandii
