Biology:Leucadendron meridianum
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
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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. meridianum
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| Binomial name | |
| Leucadendron meridianum I.Williams
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Leucadendron meridianum, the limestone conebush, is a flower-bearing shrub belonging to the genus Leucadendron and forms part of the fynbos. The plant is native to the Western Cape, South Africa .
Description
In Afrikaans, it is known as astolbos.
Distribution and habitat
The plant occurs from the Cape Peninsula to Potberg and Riviersonderend in South Africa . The plant grows mainly in sandy soil at altitudes of 0–1,000 m (0–3,281 ft).
External links
- Threatened Species Programme | SANBI Red List of South African Plants
- Leucadendron meridianum (Limestone conebush)
- Limestone Conebush
References
- ↑ Rebelo, A.G.; Mtshali, H.; von Staden, L. (2020). "Leucadendron meridianum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) 2020: e.T113169038A157954832. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T113169038A157954832.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/113169038/157954832.
Wikidata ☰ Q18077496 entry
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