PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / PROTEALES / PROTEACEAE / PROTEOIDEAE / LEUCADENDREAE / LEUCOSPERMUM / ERUBESCENS
An erect shrub to 2.0 m in height, with a single main stem; bark smooth, grey. Flowering stems erect, 0.5-1.0 cm in diam., covered with a dense indumentum of fine crisped hairs. Leaves oblanceolate-elliptic to oblong, 70-8.5 cm long, 1.0-2.0 cm wide, usually truncate and with 3 teeth, occasionally rounded and with up to 7 teeth at apex; erect, loosely ascending imbricate, glabrous. Inflorescences numerous, generally 4-8 clustered at the apex of a flowering shoot, slightly asymmetrical, the styles generally displaced adaxially; ovoid, 5.0-6.5 cm in diam.; prominently pedunculate, peduncle 2.0-3.0 cm long. Involucral receptacle obliquely conic-depressed to obliquely spheroidal, 1.3 cm in diam., very clearly differentiated from the peduncle. Involucral bracts very broadly ovate, 6.0-8.0 mm long, 6.0 mm wide, tightly imbricate, cartilaginous, apices abruptly acuminate, outer surface tomentose. Bracteoles obtrullate, 1.0 cm long, 0.7 cm wide, cartilaginous, apices abruptly acuminate; thickly lanate proximally. Perianth straight in bud, 3.0-3.5 cm long, uniformly velutinous; yellow on opening becoming deep crimson with age. Perianth tube 1.0-1.2 cm long, slightly laterally compressed, glabrous proximally, swollen and puberulous distally. Perianth claws straight, velutinous becoming tightly coiled subterminally. Perianth limbs 3.0 mm long, narrowly ovate, tomentose, beset with stiff erect trichomes. Style 4.0-5.5 cm long, very slightly adaxially arcuate; yellow, becoming crimson with age. Pollen presenter clavate to cylindric-obtuse, 3.0 mm long. Hypogynous scales hyaline, 2.0 mm long, subulate. Flowering takes place from August to January. On opening, the styles and perianths are pale yellow but as the flower ages both style and perianth become brilliant crimson. Up to eight inflorescences per flowering shoot are produced which persist for about two months. From: Rourke, JP. 1972. Taxonomic studies on Leucospermum R.Br. J. S. African Bot.: 1-194. [CC BY]
Shrub to 2 m. Leaves oblong-oblanceolate, with 3(-7) apical teeth. Flower heads subglobose, 20-30 mm diam., pale yellow fading crimson, style 40-55 mm long, pollen presenter club-shaped. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Proteaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 657-681. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Among the species of Leucospermum characterised by a distally inflated perianth tube, L. erubescens is distinguished by the prominently pedunculate slightly asymmetrical inflorescences, the obliquely spheroidal to conical-depressed involucral receptacle sharply differentiated from the peduncle and the uniformly velutinous perianth. From: Rourke, JP. 1972. Taxonomic studies on Leucospermum R.Br. J. S. African Bot.: 1-194. [CC BY]
Scattered populations occur sporadically along the hot northern foothills of the Langeberg in a narrow zone of Arid Fynbos, on the margin of the Little Karroo. The plants are found on rocky hills or gravel flats of Table Mountain Sandstone from 457-610 m A low winter rainfall of 10-15' p.a. is experienced. From: Rourke, JP. 1972. Taxonomic studies on Leucospermum R.Br. J. S. African Bot.: 1-194. [CC BY]
Dry stony slopes and flats. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Proteaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 657-681. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
The range of L. erubescens is very limited, extending along the north slopes of the Langeberg from Muiskraal to Brand-rivier with an isolated population at Warmbad on the Warmwaterberg. From: Rourke, JP. 1972. Taxonomic studies on Leucospermum R.Br. J. S. African Bot.: 1-194. [CC BY]
Warmwaterberg to Langeberg: Garcia's Pass. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Proteaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 657-681. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
August
450 to 600 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
FSA
SA
BOT
NAM
ESW
LES
WC
EC
NC
FS
GA
KZN
LP
MP
NW
Absent
Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
Published in: J. S. African Bot. Suppl. 8: 58 (1972)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardi Gras Tricolor | IsiZulu | South African National Biodiversity Institute. 1991. Protea Atlas. | |
| Orange-flame Pincushion | English | South African National Biodiversity Institute. 1991. Protea Atlas. | |
| Oranjevlamspeldekussing | Afrikaans | South African National Biodiversity Institute. 1991. Protea Atlas. | |
| Oudtshoorn Pincushion | English | South African National Biodiversity Institute. 1991. Protea Atlas. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Proteales
FAMILY Proteaceae
SUBFAMILY Proteoideae
TRIBE Leucadendreae
GENUS Leucospermum
SPECIES erubescens
41 results for Leucospermum erubescens Rourke
Barcode: NBG0085163-4 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 624 | 1966-10-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith Dist., Muiskraal, north slopes of the Langeberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0714283-0 Collector(s) & number: Herman, PPJ, 985 | 1986-8-19
South Africa, Western Cape, S OF HEIDELBERG TO PUNTJIE ON THE WAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0237793-0 Collector(s) & number: Fellingham, AC, 120 | 1981-9-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale. Muiskraal. North entrance Garcia's Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0237787-0 Collector(s) & number: Marsh, J, 1154 | 1969-1-29
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith Dist. 37 miles from Barrydale to Garcia's Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0088543-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 10623 | 1969-8-13
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale Dist. North end of Garcias Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0085163-2 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 624 | 1966-10-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith Dist., Muiskraal, north slopes of the Langeberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0237786-0 Collector(s) & number: Petzer, C, s.n. | 1971-2-1
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale. Garcia's Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0365651-0 Collector(s) & number: Marsh, JA, 1154 | 1969-1-29
South Africa, Western Cape, 37 MI. FROM BARRYDALE TO GARCIAS PASS
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Barcode: PRE0361094-0 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 246 | 1965-1-13
South Africa, Western Cape, LANGEBERG; MUISKRAAL; N. SIDE OF GARCIAS PASS ON T.M.S. HILLS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0455778-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Breda, PAB, 744 | 1959-10-9
South Africa, Western Cape, LADISMITH DIV.; GARCIA'S PASS; ON LADISMITH SIDE 1 MI. FROM MUISKRAAL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0361093-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 4461 | 1897-10-3
South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE DIST.; MUISKRAAL; NR. GARCIAS PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0003765-0 Collector(s) & number: Muir, J, s.n. | --
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0237789-0 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 246 | 1965-1-13
South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg, north side of Garcias Pass, around Muiskraal.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0825287-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 1748 | 1986-12-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Albertinia District: about 8km along Hectorskraal road to Still Bay, on flats.
General notes: Det: N.B.I.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0237780-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, 1071 | 1985-11-7
South Africa, Western Cape, North facing slopes of Langeberg above Witbooisrivier, near firebreak.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0643256-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgers, CJ, 2832 | 1981-11-18
South Africa, Western Cape, MUISKRAAL; 2,5 KM SSW OF MUISKRAAL HOMESTEAD ON NORTH SIDE OF MOUNTAIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0104326-0 Collector(s) & number: Hall, H, 114 | 1949-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale Dist. Foot of Garcias Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0085163-1 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 624 | 1966-10-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith Dist., Muiskraal, north slopes of the Langeberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0104524-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorns, FW, 25 | 1939-12-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale Dist. Garcias Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0104328-0 Collector(s) & number: Middlemost, AJM, 1706 | 1951-8-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale Dist. North side of Garcias Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0104327-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 7623 | 1939-9-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale Dist. Said to come from Garcias Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0360144-0 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 624 | 1966-10-18
South Africa, Western Cape, LANGEBERG MTS.; MUISKRAAL; N. SLOPES OF THE LANGEBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0104325-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 5529 | 1949-8-9
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale Dist. Garcias Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0085163-3 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 624 | 1966-10-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith Dist., Muiskraal, north slopes of the Langeberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0237796-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgers, CJ, 2832 | 1981-11-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Muiskraal 2,5 km SSW of Muiskraal homestead.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0086370-0 Collector(s) & number: Williams, I, 1053 | 1967-9-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale Dist. Brandrivier, Barrydale. Muiskraal.
General notes: Locally frequent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0237791-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 10623 | 1969-8-13
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale Dist. North end of Garcia's Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0635437-0 Collector(s) & number: Fellingham, AC, 120 | 1981-9-15
South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE; GARCIA'S PASS; MUISKRAAL, NORTH ENTRANCE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0237783-0 Collector(s) & number: Bohnen, P, 8627 | 1985-12-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale. Klein Karoo by Muiskraal.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0716307-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1071 | 1985-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, LANGEBERG; WITBOOISRIVIER; ABOVE WITBOOISRIVIER, NEAR FIREBREAK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0083315-0 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 246 | 1965-1-13
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale Dist. Hills around Muiskraal. North slopes of Langeberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Proteaceae Manning, JC; Goldblatt, PIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 657-681
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1972
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Taxonomic studies on Leucospermum R.Br. Rourke, JPJournal of South African Botany: 1-194
No results found for Leucospermum erubescens Rourke
Status and criteria
LC
Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
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