Leucadendron strobilinum
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Leucadendron strobilinum, commonly called the peninsula conebush, is a plant species in the genus Leucadendron—forming part of the family Proteaceae. Confined to the Cape Peninsula of South Africa, it reaches a height of up to Script error: No such module "convert". growing in southern, damp rocky slopes at an elevation of 500 to 1100m.[1] Its conservation status is Near Threatened—a result of inappropriate fire management, fire-break clearing and alien plant invasions.[2]
Appearance
A large, single-stemmed shrub reaching a height of up to 2.6m.[1] It branches near the base and has dark-green elliptical leaves.[3]
Ecology
As with all leucadendron, the peninsula conebush is dioecious. Flowering takes place between September and October, with flowers described as yeast scented.[1] 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.[4]
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