Leucadendron discolor

Leucadendron discolor is a species of plant in the family Proteaceae. It is endemic to South Africa. It is threatened by habitat loss. In English the plant is known as the Piketberg Conebush and in Afrikaans as the Rooitolbos. L. discolor is a slow growing perennial. Growth of the root system and propagation, from a seed to the plant's first flower, can take up to two years.[2] The male L. discolor 'Sunset' flowers exuberantly during early spring exposing a colorful flowerhead during this time.The flower head is composed of a dome-like receptacle, and is densely covered with small male flowers. These plants are only able to reproduce after their third year of life.[3]

Leucadendron discolor
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Leucadendron
Species:
L. discolor
Binomial name
Leucadendron discolor
E.Phillips & Hutch.

The species has potential to be commercially exported using new methods that aide in rooting, such as Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA).[4]

References
  1. Rebelo, A.G.; Mtshali, H.; von Staden, L. (2020). "Leucadendron discolor". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T30351A185550862. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T30351A185550862.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. Ben-Jaacov, Jaacov; Shillo, Ruth; Avishai, Michael (1986-05-01). "Technology for rapid production of flowering pot-plants of Leucadendron discolor E. Phillips, S. Hutch". Scientia Horticulturae. 28 (4): 379–387. doi:10.1016/0304-4238(86)90112-3. ISSN 0304-4238.
  3. Avishai, Ben-Jaacov, Shillo, Michael, Jacob, Ruth (12 November 1985). "TECHNOLOGY FOR RAPID PRODUCTION OF FLOWERING POT-PLANTS OF LEUCADENDRON DISCOLOR E. PHILLIPS, S. HUTCH". Scientia Horticulturae. 28: 379.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. Ackerman, Epstein, A., E. (8 March 1991). "Transport and metabolism of indole-3-butyric acid in cuttings of Leucadendron discolor". Plant Growth Regulation. 12: 17.

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  1. Ackerman, Epstein, A., E. (8 March 1991). "Transport and metabolism of indole-3-butyric acid in cuttings of Leucadendron discolor". Plant Growth Regulation. 12: 17.
  2. Avishai, Ben-Jaacov, Shillo, Michael, Jaacov, Shillo (12 November 1985). "TECHNOLOGY FOR RAPID PRODUCTION OF FLOWERING POT-PLANTS OF LEUCADENDRON DISCOLOR E. PHILLIPS, S. HUTCH". Scientia Horticulturae. 28: 379.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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