Grevillea glossadenia
Grevillea glossadenia is a woody shrub or tree native to Queensland, in northeastern Australia. It is in the family Proteaceae.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Grevillea |
| Species: | G. glossadenia |
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| Grevillea glossadenia | |
This species of Grevillea was first described by Australian botanist Don McGillivray in 1975.
It is listed as a Vulnerable species in Queensland, per the province's Nature Conservation Act criteria.
Cultivation
Grevillea glossadenia is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is suitable for use in small gardens as a shrub or small tree, where it grows readily in a sunny position with good drainage. It is frost hardy and tolerates humidity.[1]
It is a parent a commonly seen cultivar — Grevillea 'Orange Marmalade' — after being bred with Grevillea venusta.[2]
References
- Olde P & Marriott N (1995). The Grevillea Book, vol 2. Sydney: Kangaroo Press. p. 218. ISBN 0-86417-326-1.
- anbg.gov.au: Grevillea 'Orange Marmalade'
External links
- "Grevillea glossadenia". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
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