Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
hypophyllocarpodendron
ID:
1107543

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Druce

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Exch. Club Soc. Brit. Isles 3: 420 (1913 publ. 1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106881



Common Names

  • Leucospermum Hypophyllocarpodendron
  • Hypophyllocarpodendron Pincushion
  • Hypophyllocarpodendron Leucospermum


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Description

Leucospermum hypophyllocarpodendron (also called Pincushion Protea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation. It has grey-green, needle-like leaves and bright yellow, orange or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Leucospermum hypophyllocarpodendron is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as cut flowers in floral arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leucospermum hypophyllocarpodendron sub. canaliculatum (H.Buek ex Meisn.) Rourke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucospermum hypophyllocarpodendron has large, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucospermum hypophyllocarpodendron can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Leucospermum hypophyllocarpodendron

Leucospermum hypophyllocarpodendron is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Species in the Leucospermum genus

Leucospermum grandiflorum, Leucospermum arenarium, Leucospermum catherinae, Leucospermum conocarpodendron, Leucospermum cordifolium, Leucospermum cuneiforme, Leucospermum formosum, Leucospermum glabrum, Leucospermum gueinzii, Leucospermum innovans, Leucospermum lineare, Leucospermum muirii, Leucospermum pedunculatum, Leucospermum pluridens, Leucospermum reflexum, Leucospermum tottum, Leucospermum truncatulum, Leucospermum calligerum, Leucospermum cordatum, Leucospermum erubescens, Leucospermum fulgens, Leucospermum gerrardii, Leucospermum gracile, Leucospermum hamatum, Leucospermum heterophyllum, Leucospermum hypophyllocarpodendron, Leucospermum mundii, Leucospermum oleifolium, Leucospermum parile, Leucospermum patersonii, Leucospermum praecox, Leucospermum praemorsum, Leucospermum profugum, Leucospermum prostratum, Leucospermum rodolentum, Leucospermum royenifolium, Leucospermum saxatile, Leucospermum saxosum, Leucospermum secundifolium, Leucospermum spathulatum, Leucospermum tomentosum, Leucospermum truncatum, Leucospermum utriculosum, Leucospermum vestitum, Leucospermum winteri, Leucospermum wittebergense, Leucospermum harpagonatum, Leucospermum bolusii,

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-26500589: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.