Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Shrubby (1m-5m)), Shrub |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 3 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Australia |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A cultivar of G. banksii and G. bipinnatifida, G. 'Robyn Gordon' is a shrub to small tree that grows to a height of 3 m. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are bright green in colour. |
| Flowers | Flowers are red, of the brush type. |
| Cultivation | Pruning promotes denseness and encourages flowering. It prefers full sun and a well-drained soil. |
| Etymology | Genus name "Grevillea" is named after Charles Francis Greville (1749 - 1809) who helped to establish a society now called the Royal Horticultural Society. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | General, Focal Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30640 |
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| Species ID | 4949 |
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