Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
spissifolium
ID:
1107697

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salisb. ex Knight) I.Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 33: 142 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107035



Common Names

  • Leucadendron Spissifolium
  • Spissifolium Conebush
  • Spissifolium Leucadendron


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Description

Leucadendron spissifolium (also called Spissifolium Conebush, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It has linear, grey-green leaves and bright yellow flowers in spring. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Leucadendron spissifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat headaches, colds and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leucadendron spissifolium sub. natalense (Thode & Gilg) I.Williams
Leucadendron spissifolium sub. phillipsii (Hutch.) I.Williams
Leucadendron spissifolium sub. fragrans I.Williams
Leucadendron spissifolium sub. oribinum I.Williams

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucadendron spissifolium has yellow flowers with a red center and red bracts. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucadendron spissifolium is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Leucadendron spissifolium

Leucadendron spissifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

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-26500767: Based on the initial data import
Richard Anthony Salisbury (1761-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salisb.' in the authors string.
Joseph Knight (1778-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Knight' in the authors string.
Ion James Muirhead Williams (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Williams' in the authors string.