Grevillea sphacelata
Grevillea sphacelata, also known as the grey spider flower, is a species of plant in the protea family that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet sphacelata comes from the Latin for “withered”, with reference to the appearance of the flowers.
| Grevillea sphacelata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Grevillea |
| Species: | G. sphacelata |
| Binomial name | |
| Grevillea sphacelata R.Br., 1810 | |
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Description
The species grows as a shrub to 0.4–2.5 m in height. The oval leaves are 7–35 mm long by 2–4 mm wide. The conflorescent flowers have pale brown and pink perianths and pinkish-grey styles, appearing mainly from July to January.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in coastal New South Wales from Port Jackson and the Parramatta River southwards to West Dapto and Mittagong, with a disjunct population on the NSW south coast near Nowra. It grows on sandy soils over sandstone, or loamy soils over Wianamatta shale, in dry sclerophyll woodland or heath.[1]
See also
References
- R.O. Makinson. "Grevillea sphacelata R.Br". Flora of Australia Online. ABRS. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
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