VUVulnerable
Yellow Conebush
Leucadendron olens
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in PROTEACEAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Yellow Conebush classified as Vulnerable?
Yellow Conebush is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Yellow Conebush live?
Yellow Conebush occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Yellow Conebush?
The main threats to Yellow Conebush are 1.1, 4.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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