South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Grevillea ramosissima
Fan Grevillea
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Fan Grevillea, Branching Grevillea |
| Family |
Proteaceae - Protea family. |
| Name Origin |
Grevillea. - after Charles Francis Greville (1749-1809), co-founder of London Horticultural Society. ramosissima - from Latin ramosissimus, very branched, referring to habit. |
Specimen Data -
| Location |
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| Notes |
No Specimen Data Available |
| Collector |
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Date |
01/09/1997 |
| Determined By |
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Date |
01/09/1997 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Noted in the Tumut region. |
| Australia: |
NSW, Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Dry sclerophyll woodland, on various acidic substrates, including granite and sandy soils. |
| Habit: |
Low spreading shrub 30 cm to 3 m high. Leaves 3-10 cm long with turned down margins. |
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| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
Hybridises with Rosemary Grevillea (G. rosmarinifolia) and Green Grevillea (G. jephcottii). |
| Flowering: |
Creamy white, mainly spring. |
| Seed Collection: |
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| Propagation: |
From seed or cuttings, which generally strike slowly. |
| Regeneration: |
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| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
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| Wildlife: |
Good habitat. |
| Ornamental: |
pruning promotes bushiness. Easily cultivated. |
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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 : |
semi-shade |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
400+ |
| Growth Rate : |
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| Tolerates : |
moderate frost & snow |
| Resents : |
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| Uses & Comments : |
ornamental; wildlife |
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