Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
cordatum
ID:
1107611

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Phillips

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 2: 97 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106949



Common Names

  • Conebush
  • Silver Tree
  • Cordatum


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Uses & Benefits

Leucadendron cordatum is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, reducing inflammation, and treating digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucadendron cordatum has yellow flowers with a red center. The seed is a small, black, flattened oval. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucadendron cordatum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South Africa and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Leucadendron cordatum

Leucadendron cordatum is native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It is found in the fynbos and renosterveld vegetation of the region.

Species in the Leucadendron genus

Leucadendron spirale, Leucadendron immoderatum, Leucadendron pondoense, Leucadendron album, Leucadendron arcuatum, Leucadendron argenteum, Leucadendron barkerae, Leucadendron bonum, Leucadendron brunioides, Leucadendron burchellii, Leucadendron cadens, Leucadendron chamelaea, Leucadendron cinereum, Leucadendron comosum, Leucadendron concavum, Leucadendron conicum, Leucadendron coniferum, Leucadendron cordatum, Leucadendron coriaceum, Leucadendron corymbosum, Leucadendron cryptocephalum, Leucadendron daphnoides, Leucadendron diemontianum, Leucadendron discolor, Leucadendron dregei, Leucadendron dubium, Leucadendron elimense, Leucadendron ericifolium, Leucadendron eucalyptifolium, Leucadendron flexuosum, Leucadendron floridum, Leucadendron foedum, Leucadendron galpinii, Leucadendron gandogeri, Leucadendron glaberrimum, Leucadendron globosum, Leucadendron glutinosum, Leucadendron gydoense, Leucadendron lanigerum, Leucadendron laureolum, Leucadendron laxum, Leucadendron levisanus, Leucadendron linifolium, Leucadendron loeriense, Leucadendron loranthifolium, Leucadendron macowanii, Leucadendron meridianum, Leucadendron meyerianum, Leucadendron microcephalum, Leucadendron modestum,

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

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