Leucadendron arcuatum, the Red-edge Conebush, is a striking evergreen shrub native to South Africa, known for its distinctive red-tipped bracts that surround the flower heads. This species typically grows in fynbos vegetation and is well-adapted to fire-prone environments.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Red-Edge Conebush (Leucadendron arcuatum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Proteales |
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Leucadendron |
| Species | Leucadendron arcuatum |
Similar in genus Leucadendron