Leucadendron discolor
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Leucadendron discolor is a species of plant in the family Proteaceae. It is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.[1] It is threatened by habitat loss. In English the plant is known as the Piketberg Conebush and in Afrikaans as the Rooitolbos. L. discolor is a slow growing perennial. Growth of the root system and propagation, from a seed to the plant's first flower, can take up to two years.[2] The male L. discolor 'Sunset' flowers exuberantly during early spring exposing a colorful flower head during this time.The flower head is composed of a dome-like receptacle, and is densely covered with small male flowers. These plants are only able to reproduce after their third year of life.[3]
The species has potential to be commercially exported using new methods that aide in rooting, such as Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA).[4]
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- ↑ Leucadendron discolor E.Phillips & Hutch. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
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