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Limestone Pincushion

Leucospermum truncatum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Proteales (Silberbaumartige)
Family
Proteaceae
Genus
Leucospermum
Species
Leucospermum truncatum (Limestone Pincushion)

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Catherine-wheel Pincushion
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Cederberg Pincushion
Leucospermum spathulatum
Least Concern
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Common Pincushion
Leucospermum cuneiforme
Least Concern
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Pincushion
Leucospermum rodolentum
Near Threatened
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Chimanimani Pincushion
Leucospermum saxosum
Least Concern
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Soapstone Pincushion
Leucospermum gerrardii
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Swartberg Pincushion
Leucospermum wittebergense
Least Concern
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Arid Pincushion
Leucospermum calligerum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Limestone Pincushion?
The scientific name of Limestone Pincushion is Leucospermum truncatum. It belongs to the genus Leucospermum.
What is the conservation status of Limestone Pincushion?
Limestone Pincushion (Leucospermum truncatum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Limestone Pincushion belong to?
Limestone Pincushion (Leucospermum truncatum) belongs to the genus Leucospermum, which is part of the taxonomic family Proteaceae.
What kingdom does Limestone Pincushion belong to?
Limestone Pincushion (Leucospermum truncatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Limestone Pincushion?
The closest relatives of Limestone Pincushion in the genus Leucospermum include Catherine-wheel Pincushion, Cederberg Pincushion, Common Pincushion, Pincushion, Chimanimani Pincushion.

Genus Leucospermum — 20 Species

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Catherine-wheel Pincushion
Leucospermum catherinae
VU 🐾
Cederberg Pincushion
Leucospermum spathulatum
LC 🐾
Common Pincushion
Leucospermum cuneiforme
LC 🐾
Pincushion
Leucospermum rodolentum
NT 🐾
Chimanimani Pincushion
Leucospermum saxosum
LC 🐾
Soapstone Pincushion
Leucospermum gerrardii
EN 🐾
Swartberg Pincushion
Leucospermum wittebergense
LC 🐾
Heart-leaf Pincushion
Leucospermum cordatum
EN 🐾
White-trailing Pincushion
Leucospermum pedunculatum
NT 🐾
False Tree Pincushion
Leucospermum patersonii
NT 🐾
Gordon's Bay Pincushion
Leucospermum bolusii
VU 🐾
Langeberg Pincushion
Leucospermum mundii
VU 🐾
McGregor Pincushion
Leucospermum harpagonatum
CR 🐾
Outeniqua Pincushion
Leucospermum glabrum
EN 🐾
Piketberg Pincushion
Leucospermum profugum
VU 🐾
Pondoland Pincushion
Leucospermum innovans
EN 🐾
Redelinghuys Pincushion
Leucospermum arenarium
CR 🐾
Robinson Pincushion
Leucospermum pluridens
NT 🐾
Ruitersbos Pincushion
Leucospermum hamatum
EN 🐾
Arid Pincushion
Leucospermum calligerum
LC
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