Leucadendron brunioides explained

Leucadendron brunioides, the foetid conebush, is a species of plant in the family Proteaceae.^[1] It was first described in 1856 by Carl Meissner.

Description

Leucadendron brunioides is endemic to sandy flats and shrublands of South Africa. The species survives wildfires. Flowers are dioecious and pollinated by insects.

Varieties

There are two varieties recognized under L. brunioides.

• Leucadendron brunioides var. brunioides
• Leucadendron brunioides var. flumenlupinum

Notes and References

1. Web site: Leucadendron brunioides (Foetid conebush) . biodiversityexplorer.info . 16 December 2021.