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Western Sunbush

Leucadendron sessile

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
Leucadendron
Species
Leucadendron sessile (Western Sunbush)

Similar Species in Leucadendron

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Silberbaum
Leucadendron argenteum
Vulnerable
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Broad-leaf Conebush
Leucadendron gandogeri
Least Concern
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Common Sunshine Conebush
Leucadendron salignum
Least Concern
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Gydo Conebush
Leucadendron gydoense
Endangered
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Common Oily Conebush
Leucadendron glaberrimum
Least Concern
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Common Stream Conebush
Leucadendron salicifolium
Least Concern
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Climax Conebush
Leucadendron immoderatum
Critically Endangered
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Bredasdorp Conebush
Leucadendron laxum
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Sunbush?
The scientific name of Western Sunbush is Leucadendron sessile. It belongs to the genus Leucadendron.
What is the conservation status of Western Sunbush?
Western Sunbush (Leucadendron sessile) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Western Sunbush belong to?
Western Sunbush (Leucadendron sessile) belongs to the genus Leucadendron, which is part of the taxonomic family Proteaceae.
What kingdom does Western Sunbush belong to?
Western Sunbush (Leucadendron sessile) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Western Sunbush?
The closest relatives of Western Sunbush in the genus Leucadendron include Silberbaum, Broad-leaf Conebush, Limestone Conebush, Gydo Conebush, Common Oily Conebush.

Genus Leucadendron — 20 Species

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Silberbaum
Leucadendron argenteum
VU 🐾
Broad-leaf Conebush
Leucadendron gandogeri
LC 🐾
Limestone Conebush
Leucadendron meridianum
NT 🐾
Gydo Conebush
Leucadendron gydoense
EN 🐾
Common Oily Conebush
Leucadendron glaberrimum
LC 🐾
Common Stream Conebush
Leucadendron salicifolium
LC 🐾
Common Sunshine Conebush
Leucadendron salignum
LC 🐾
Concealed Conebush
Leucadendron cryptocephalum
EN 🐾
Wolseley Conebush
Leucadendron spirale
EX 🐾
Laingsburg Conebush
Leucadendron osbornei
LC 🐾
Silky-ruff Conebush
Leucadendron nervosum
LC 🐾
Shale Conebush
Leucadendron lanigerum
EN
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Western Sunbush
Leucadendron sessile
NT
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Hopefield Conebush
Leucadendron foedum
EN 🐾
Climax Conebush
Leucadendron immoderatum
CR 🐾
Lokenberg Conebush
Leucadendron sheilae
NT 🐾
Silver-ball Conebush
Leucadendron muirii
NT 🐾
Swartberg Conebush
Leucadendron barkerae
LC 🐾
Tradouw Conebush
Leucadendron tradouwense
CR 🐾
Bredasdorp Conebush
Leucadendron laxum
EN
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