Leucadendron strobilinum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Leucadendron |
| Species: | L. strobilinum
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| Binomial name | |
| Leucadendron strobilinum (L.) Druce
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Leucadendron strobilinum, commonly called the peninsula conebush, is a plant species in the genus
Near Threatened—a result of inappropriate fire management, fire-break clearing and alien plant invasions.[1]
Appearance
A large, single-stemmed shrub reaching a height of up to 2.6m.[3] It branches near the base and has dark-green elliptical leaves.[4]
Ecology
As with all
dioecious. Flowering takes place between September and October, with flowers described as yeast scented.[3] Seeds are stored on the (female) plant, an adaptation known as serotiny, to be released upon a fire occurring; the seeds are winged allowing for wind dispersal.[5]
References
- ^ . Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species, retrieved 27 December 2016
- ^ ISBN 1874950024.
- ISBN 9781775845904.
- ^ Tyambetyu, Olivia. "Leucadendron strobilinum". PlantZAfrica.com. South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). Retrieved 11 November 2019.
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