Sun conebush
Leucadendron sessile R.Br.
Leucadendron sessile, known as the western sunbush or sun conebush, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is part of the fynbos vegetation and is native to the Western Cape, South Africa. The species was first described in 1810 by Robert Brown.
Description
Leucadendron sessile is a shrub species in the genus Leucadendron, which is part of the Proteaceae family. It is commonly referred to as the western sunbush or sun conebush. This plant is native to the Western Cape region of South Africa, where it is an integral part of the fynbos ecosystem. The species was formally described by Robert Brown in 1810. It is distributed within the Cape Provinces and is recognized for its role in the local flora.
Other common names
Western SunbushSun conebush
Distribution
Global · Cape Provinces
