Grevillea pungens
Grevillea pungens, also known as flame grevillea, is a species of plant in the protea family that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet pungens refers to the sharply spiked leaves.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Grevillea |
| Species: | G. pungens |
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| Grevillea pungens R.Br., 1810 | |
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Description
The species grows as a shrub to 1–3 m in height. The leaves are usually 15–85 mm long by 15–30 mm wide with sharp spiked edges. The conflorescent flowers are yellow to pale green in bud, becoming white, pink, orange, red or purplish, appearing mainly in the dry season from July to November.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the tropical Top End of Australia's Northern Territory, from Oenpelli to Gove and the lower Roper River. It grows in open eucalypt woodland on sandy soils, often among rocks or near creeks.[1]
References
- R.O. Makinson. "Grevillea polyacida McGill". Flora of Australia Online. ABRS. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
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