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Uniondale Conebush

Leucadendron rourkei I.Williams
Uniondale Conebush
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Leucadendron rourkei, known as the Uniondale Conebush, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa and is part of the fynbos vegetation. The species was first described in 1972 by I. Williams.

Description

Leucadendron rourkei is a member of the Proteaceae family and is found in the fynbos biome. It is restricted to the Western Cape and Eastern Cape regions of South Africa. The species was formally published in 1972 by I. Williams. It is recognized by its flower-bearing structure and is considered a rare plant in its natural habitat.

Other common names

Uniondale Conebush

Distribution

Global · Cape Provinces

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