Leucadendron arcuatum
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| Leucadendron arcuatum | |
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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. arcuatum
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| Leucadendron arcuatum (Lam.) I.Williams
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Leucadendron arcuatum, the red-edge 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.
Description
[edit]The shrub grows 1.3 m (4.3 ft) tall and bears flowers from September to October.
In Afrikaans, it is known as the Kruiptolbos.
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The plant occurs in Cederberg, Olifants River, Kouebokkeveld Mountains, Groot Winterhoek, Elandskloof, Hexrivierberge, Keeromsberg, and Kwadouwberge.
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References
[edit]- ^ Rebelo, A.G.; Mtshali, H.; von Staden, L. (2020). "Leucadendron arcuatum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T113166381A157946528. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T113166381A157946528.en. Retrieved 10 August 2021.