Leucadendron stellare
Leucadendron stellare Steud.
Leucadendron stellare, known as the star conebush, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape region, occurring from the Cape Flats to the Berg River Valley and plains at Aurora. The plant is part of the fynbos biome.
Description
Leucadendron stellare is a species within the genus Leucadendron, characterized by its flower-bearing structure. It was first described in 1821 by Steud. and is found in the Cape Provinces. The plant is adapted to the fynbos biome and is distributed across specific regions of the Western Cape.
Distribution
Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Protea stellarisProtea levisanaProtea gnidiifoliaLeucadendron empetrifoliumLeucadendron imbricatumLeucadendron polygaloides
