Leucospermum oleifolium
Matches, Overberg Pincushion
Also known as: Leucadendron criniflorum (L.fil.) Knight +8 more
- Leucadendron criniflorum (L.fil.) Knight
- Leucadendron oleifolium P.J.Bergius
- Leucospermum cryptanthum H.Buek ex Meisn.
- Leucospermum molle Klotzsch ex Meisn.
- Leucospermum molle R.Br.
- Leucospermum penicillatum H.Buek ex E.Mey.
- Leucospermum schinzianum Gand.
- Protea criniflora L.fil.
- Protea mollis Poir.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Proteaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Leucospermum oleifolium (commonly known as Matches or Overberg Pincushion) is a shrub belonging to the Proteaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces