Line-leaf Conebush
Leucadendron linifolium (Jacq.) R.Br.
Leucadendron linifolium (R.Br.) is a shrub in the Proteaceae family, commonly known as Line-leaf Conebush. It is native to the Western Cape in South Africa and is part of the fynbos vegetation. The species was first described in 1810.
Description
Leucadendron linifolium is a flowering shrub belonging to the genus Leucadendron within the Proteaceae family. It is indigenous to the Western Cape region of South Africa and is an integral component of the fynbos biome. The species was published in 1810 and is known for its slender, linear leaves. It is one of the many plant species adapted to the unique ecological conditions of the Cape Provinces.
Other common names
Line-leaf Conebush
Distribution
Global · Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Leucadendron pruinosumProtea tortaProtea longicaulisProtea linifoliaProtea passerinaProtea globulariifoliaProtea fuscifloraLeucadendron fusciflorumLeucadendron longicauleLeucadendron tortum
