South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Grevillea alpina
Cat's Claws Grevillea
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Cat's Claws Grevillea, Mountain Grevillea, Alpine Grevillea, Goldfields Grevillea. |
| Family |
Proteaceae - Protea family. |
| Name Origin |
Grevillea - after Charles Francis Greville (1749-1809), co-founder of London Horticultural Society. alpina - from Latin alpinus, alpine, referring to habitat of some provenances (localities). |
Specimen Data - CSU 889
| Location |
Roper Street Reserve - end closest to Monument, Albury NSW. |
| Notes |
Found in bushland corridor between two roads. Zone: 55 Easting: 490991 Northing: 6097204 |
| Collector |
Kent, Kylie |
Date |
28/10/1999 |
| Determined By |
Earl, Gill |
Date |
17/02/2000 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Noted only in Albury district. |
| Australia: |
NSW, Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Dry sclerophyll forest or woodland, heath or mallee. Usually on sandy soil. |
| Habit: |
Spreading to semi-prostrate shrub 30 cm to 2 m high, with grey-green foliage. |
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| Characteristics: |
Can be long-lived. |
| Flowering: |
Bright red and yellow, mainly winter-spring. |
| Seed Collection: |
Early Dec to late Feb. Monitor closely as seeds shed immediately or 1-2 days after maturity. Long season. Profuse and conspicuous. |
| Propagation: |
From cuttings of fresh new growth, 5-7 cm long, or from seed. Rooting hormones should improve strike rate. |
| Regeneration: |
From seed. Some provenances sucker. |
| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
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| Wildlife: |
Excellent habitat. Flowers are a nectar-source for native birds, particularly honeyeaters such as the Eastern Spinebill. Many native moths and butterflies attracted. Foliage provides nesting sites for small birds including the Yellow-tufted Honeyeater. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive, popular ornamental for gardens and tubs. Prune to encourage bushiness. |
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Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
| Site/Preferred Habitat : |
well-drained soil |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
400+ |
| Growth Rate : |
moderate |
| Tolerates : |
frost; dry periods |
| Resents : |
poor drainage |
| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; wildlife; ornamental |
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