Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
lanigerum
ID:
1107641

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Buek ex Meisn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 222 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106979



Common Names

  • Conebush
  • Silver Tree
  • Lanigerum


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Description

Leucadendron lanigerum (also called Woolly Conebush, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 2 meters tall and has a dense, rounded crown and leathery, glossy leaves. It is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest, often on the margins of swamps and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Leucadendron lanigerum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leucadendron lanigerum var. laevigatum Meisn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucadendron lanigerum has yellow flowers with a black center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucadendron lanigerum 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 lanigerum

Leucadendron lanigerum is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is found in the mountains of the Cedarberg and the Swartberg.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26500707: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Wilhelm Buek (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Buek' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.