Leucospermum cordifolium
Pincushion, Red Pincushion Protea
Also known as: Leucadendron cordifolium Knight +6 more
- Leucadendron cordifolium Knight
- Leucadendron nutans (R.Br.) Kuntze
- Leucospermum integrifolium Gand. & Schinz
- Leucospermum meisneri Gand.
- Leucospermum mixtum E.Phillips
- Leucospermum nutans R.Br.
- Protea nutans (R.Br.) Poir. ex Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Proteaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Leucospermum cordifolium (commonly known as Pincushion or Red Pincushion-Protea) is a shrub belonging to the Proteaceae family. Originating in 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