Leucadendron comosum homaeophyllum (Meisn.) L.J.M.Williams (1972:376)
Villiersdorp ridge-cone conebush
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Synonym/s: Leucadendron aemulum var. homaeophyllum Meisn. in A.P.de Candolle, Prodr. 14: 224 (1856)
Conservation Status
Uncertain
Last record: 2002 (Rebelo et al., 2020)
Was listed as Extinct by (WCMC, 1992:221).
Distribution & Habitat
South Africa
Anatomy & Morphology
Biology & Ecology
Hypodigm
Media
References
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Rebelo, A. G., Raimondo, D., Mtshali, H. and von Staden, L. (2020). Leucadendron comosum subsp. homaeophyllum. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T185425153A185578822. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T185425153A185578822.en. Accessed on 26 August 2025.
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