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red pincushion-protea

Leucospermum cordifolium

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in South Africa. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇿🇦 South Africa

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 cordifolium (red pincushion-protea)

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Catherine-wheel Pincushion
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Common Pincushion
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Pincushion
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Chimanimani Pincushion
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Soapstone Pincushion
Leucospermum gerrardii
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of red pincushion-protea?
The scientific name of red pincushion-protea is Leucospermum cordifolium. It belongs to the genus Leucospermum.
What is the conservation status of red pincushion-protea?
red pincushion-protea (Leucospermum cordifolium) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does red pincushion-protea live?
red pincushion-protea is found in Found in South Africa. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include South Africa.
What family does red pincushion-protea belong to?
red pincushion-protea (Leucospermum cordifolium) belongs to the genus Leucospermum, which is part of the taxonomic family Proteaceae.
What kingdom does red pincushion-protea belong to?
red pincushion-protea (Leucospermum cordifolium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of red pincushion-protea?
The closest relatives of red pincushion-protea in the genus Leucospermum include Catherine-wheel Pincushion, Cederberg Pincushion, Common Pincushion, Pincushion, Chimanimani Pincushion.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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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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