Grevillea rubicunda
Grevillea rubicunda is a species of plant in the protea family that is endemic to Australia.
| Grevillea rubicunda | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Grevillea |
| Species: | G. rubicunda |
| Binomial name | |
| Grevillea rubicunda S.Moore, 1920 | |
Description
The species grows as a low, spreading shrub to 0.6–2 m in height. The leaves are 12–20 cm long. The conflorescent flowers are white with pinkish brown hairs, appearing at the ends of the branches from December to May.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs on the Kakadu escarpment of western Arnhem Land in the tropical Top End of Australia's Northern Territory. It grows beside creeks on sandy soils on sandstone substrates.[1]
References
- R.O. Makinson. "Grevillea rubicunda S.Moore". Flora of Australia Online. ABRS. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
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