Grevillea infundibularis

Grevillea infundibularis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Subfamily: Grevilleoideae
Genus: Grevillea
Species: G. infundibularis
Binomial name
Grevillea infundibularis
A.S.George

Grevillea infundibularis, commonly known as fan-leaf grevillea, is a rare shrub species endemic to Fitzgerald River National Park in south-western Western Australia. It grows to 1 metre high and has fan-shaped leaves and bright red flowers that appear through the year.[1] These are followed by ovoid fruits, about 14 mm long.[2]

Grevillea infundibularis occurs in heathland, growing among small to medium trees.[2] In Western Australia, the species is listed as Threatened Flora (Declared Rare Flora — Extant) under the Wildlife Conservation Act.[2]

The species was first formally described in 1974 by botanist Alex George in the journal Nuytsia.[3] The specific epithet infundibularis is derived from the Latin name for funnel, referring to the shape of the leaves.[2]

References

  1. "Approved Conservation Advice for Grevillea infundibularis (Fan-leaf Grevillea)" (PDF). Retrieved 8 June 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Grevillea infundibularis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
  3. "Grevillea infundibularis". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 8 June 2011.


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