Conospermum_capitatum

<i>Conospermum capitatum</i>

Conospermum capitatum

Species of Australian shrub in the family Proteaceae

Conospermum capitatum is a shrub endemic to Western Australia.[1]

Quick Facts Conospermum capitatum, Scientific classification ...

The erect non-lignotuberous shrub typically grows to a height of 0.15 to 0.5 metres (0.5 to 1.6 ft). It blooms between August and December producing cream-yellow and brown-red flowers.

It is found on hill slopes and winter-wet flat areas in the Wheatbelt, Peel, South West and Great Southern regions of Western Australia where it grows in sandy, loamy and clay soils often over laterite.[1]

There are two subspecies:

  • Conospermum capitatum subsp. glabratum
  • Conospermum capitatum subsp. velutinum

References

  1. [1]
    "Conospermum capitatum". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.


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