Grevillea asparagoides

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Grevillea asparagoides
Plant Info
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Grevillea
Species: G. asparagoides

Binomial name
Grevillea asparagoides
Meisn.

Grevillea asparagoides is a shrub which is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It grows up from 0.5 to 2 metres in height and produces bright red flowers between July and December (late winter to early summer ) in its native range.[1]

The species was first formally described by botanist Carl Meissner, his description published in Prodromus in 1856. The specific epithet is derived from a passing resemblance of the foliage to that of asparagus.[2]

Culivation

This species requires a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is from cuttings; grafting on the east coast of Australia may be required to ensure greater reliability.[2]

References

  1. Template:Flora of Australia Online
  2. 2.0 2.1 Wrigley, J.W and Fagg, M. (1989). Bankias, Waratahs & Grevilleas. Australia: Collins. ISBN 0 7322 0020 2. 

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