Leucadendron ericifolium, the erica-leaved conebush, is a flower-bearing shrub that belongs to the genus Leucadendron and forms part of the fynbos. The plant is native to the Western Cape, South Africa.
| Leucadendron ericifolium | |
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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. ericifolium
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| Binomial name | |
| Leucadendron ericifolium | |
Description edit
The plant blooms in July with the fruit ripening in November.
In Afrikaans, it is known as Heideblaargeelbos. The tree's national number is 80.[2]
Distribution and habitat edit
The plant is found in the Outeniqua Mountains, among others.
References edit
- ^ Rebelo, A.G.; Mtshali, H.; von Staden, L. (2020). "Leucadendron ericifolium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T113167652A157951952. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T113167652A157951952.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ "National List of Indigenous Trees".