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Leucadendron barkerae

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Leucadendron barkerae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Leucadendron
Species:
L. barkerae
Binomial name
Leucadendron barkerae
I.Williams

Leucadendron barkerae, the Swartberg 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

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The shrub grows 2 m (6.6 ft) tall and bears flowers from September to October.

In Afrikaans, it is known as the swartbergtolbos.

Distribution and habitat

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The plant occurs in the Bonteberg to Witteberg, Swartberg, Waboomsberg, and Koo at the Langeberg.

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References

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  1. ^ Rebelo, A.G.; Mtshali, H.; von Staden, L. (2020). "Leucadendron barkerae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T113166438A157952339. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T113166438A157952339.en. Retrieved 10 August 2021.