South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Grevillea floribunda
Seven Dwarfs Grevillea
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
G. sphacelata, G. autumnalis, G. ferruginea. |
| Common Names |
Seven Dwarfs Grevillea, Rusty Spider-flower. |
| Family |
Proteaceae - Protea family. |
| Name Origin |
Grevillea - after Charles Francis Greville (1749-1809), co-founder of London Horticultural Society. floribunda - from Latin floribundus, profusely flowering. |
Specimen Data - CSU 2493
| Location |
The Rock Nature Reserve, turn west off Albury/Wagga Rd towards Tootoll. Lat. 36 17'S Long. 147 04'E. |
| Notes |
Zone: Easting: Northing: |
| Collector |
Burrows, Geoff |
Date |
01/08/1987 |
| Determined By |
Hart, David |
Date |
16/03/1989 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Noted in the areas: Narrandera-Morundah-Galore-Collingullie; Mates Gully and Burkes & Graveyard. |
| Australia: |
Qld, NSW. |
| Habitat: |
Dry sclerophyll forest or woodland on sandy soil, often in rocky situations. |
| Habit: |
Erect or spreading shrub, 40 cm to 1.8 m high, with velvety branches. |
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| Characteristics: |
Hardy. Highly variable characteristics. |
| Flowering: |
Rusty and greenish, throughout year, but mainly spring. Free-flowering. |
| Seed Collection: |
Monitor, as seeds shed soon after maturity. |
| Propagation: |
From seed or cuttings, which strike readily. Germination may be difficult. |
| Regeneration: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
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| Wildlife: |
Excellent to attract nectar-feeding birds. |
| Ornamental: |
Decorative ornamental for gardens and tubs, due to densely rusty-hairy flower-heads. Prune lightly from planting time to promote bushiness. Does not respond to hard pruning. |
| Other: |
Readily cultivated. |
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, full sun or partial shade |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
400 |
| Growth Rate : |
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| Tolerates : |
dry periods; moderate frost |
| Resents : |
poor drainage |
| Uses & Comments : |
wildlife; ornamental |
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