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