Synonym: Aulax pinifolia.
English: Featherbush.
Genus: 3 species.
Region: South African.
Habitat: tough; frost hardy; tolerate extreme heat, very low humidity, prolonged drought; on light gritty soil with good drainage.
BotanyEvergreen shrubs; dioecious.
Leaves: fine; needle-like.
Inflorescences: funnel-shaped flowerheads, like Leucospermum.
Flowers: female, develop into seed cones; male flowers yellow, catkin-like, blooming in spring and summer.