Leucospermum vestitum
Silky Hair Pincushion
Also known as: Leucadendron ellipticum (Thunb.) Knight +4 more
- Leucadendron ellipticum (Thunb.) Knight
- Leucadendron formosum Knight
- Leucospermum incisum E.Phillips
- Protea elliptica Thunb.
- Protea vestita Lam.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Proteaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Indigenous to Africa, Leucospermum vestitum (commonly known as Silky-hair Pincushion) is a shrub belonging to the Proteaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces