Grevillea infundibularis

Grevillea infundibularis, commonly known as fan-leaf grevillea, is a rare shrub species endemic to Fitzgerald River National Park in south-western Western Australia. It grows to 1 metre high and has fan-shaped leaves and bright red flowers that appear through the year.[1] These are followed by ovoid fruits, about 14 mm long.[2]

Grevillea infundibularis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Grevillea
Species:
G. infundibularis
Binomial name
Grevillea infundibularis

Grevillea infundibularis occurs in heathland, growing among small to medium trees.[2] In Western Australia, the species is listed as Threatened Flora (Declared Rare Flora — Extant) under the Wildlife Conservation Act.[2]

The species was first formally described in 1974 by botanist Alex George in the journal Nuytsia.[3] The specific epithet infundibularis is derived from the Latin name for funnel, referring to the shape of the leaves.[2]

References
  1. "Approved Conservation Advice for Grevillea infundibularis (Fan-leaf Grevillea)" (PDF). Retrieved 8 June 2011.
  2. "Grevillea infundibularis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
  3. "Grevillea infundibularis". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
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