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Leucadendron gydoense
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Leucadendron
Species:
L. gydoense
Binomial name
Leucadendron gydoense
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Leucadendron gydoense, the Gydo 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

The shrub grows 2 m (6.6 ft) tall and flowers in October. The plant dies in a fire but the seeds survive. The seeds are stored in a toll on the female plant and fall to the ground after a fire and are spread by the wind. The plant is unisexual and there are separate plants with male and female flowers.

In Afrikaans, it is known as Gydo-tolbos.

Distribution and habitat

The plant occurs in the Kouebokkeveld and Hex River Mountains.

References

  1. ^ Rebelo, A.G.; Helme, N.A.; von Staden, L. (2020). "Leucadendron gydoense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020. IUCN: e.T113168377A185567763. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T113168377A185567763.en.

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