Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
immoderatum
ID:
443181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rourke

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 35: 63 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442513



Common Names

  • Leucadendron Immoderatum
  • Immoderatum Leucadendron
  • Immoderatum Conebush


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Description

Leucadendron immoderatum (also called Immoderate Conebush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats such as mountains and coastal cliffs. It has small, yellow flowers that appear in spring and summer.

Uses & Benefits

Leucadendron immoderatum is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucadendron immoderatum has small, yellow, five-petaled flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucadendron immoderatum is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Leucadendron immoderatum

Leucadendron immoderatum is native to South Africa.

Leucadendron immoderatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucadendron immoderatum?

Leucadendron immoderatum

What is the common name of Leucadendron immoderatum?

Cape Protea

What is the natural habitat of Leucadendron immoderatum?

Dry mountain slopes and rocky outcrops

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,