Leucadendron strobilinum

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 2.6 metres (8 ft 6 in) growing in southern, damp rocky slopes at an elevation of 500 to 1100m.^[3] Its conservation status is Near Threatened—a result of inappropriate fire management, fire-break clearing and alien plant invasions.^[1]

Leucadendron strobilinum
Conservation status
Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Proteales
Family:	Proteaceae
Genus:	Leucadendron
Species:	L. strobilinum
Binomial name
Leucadendron strobilinum (L.) Druce
Synonyms[2]
Leucadendron concolor R. Br. Leucadendron squarrosum R. Br.

Appearance

A large, single-stemmed shrub reaching a height of up to 2.6m.^[3] It branches near the base and has dark-green elliptical leaves.^[4]

Ecology

As with all leucadendron, the peninsula conebush is dioecious. Flowering takes place between September and October, with flowers described as yeast scented.^[3] 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.^[5]