Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
pondoense
ID:
443237

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.E.van Wyk

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 56: 459 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442569



Common Names

  • Leucadendron pondoense
  • Pondo Conebush
  • Pondo Leucadendron


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Description

Leucadendron pondoense (also called Pondo Leucadendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Proteaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It is found in temperate and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leucadendron pondoense 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 pondoense has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The flowers are followed by small, dark brown seeds that are contained in a capsule. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons that are oval-shaped and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucadendron pondoense is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Leucadendron pondoense

Leucadendron pondoense is native to South Africa.

Leucadendron pondoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucadendron pondoense?

Leucadendron pondoense

What is the common name of Leucadendron pondoense?

Pondo Conebush

What is the natural habitat of Leucadendron pondoense?

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,