Grevillea calcicola
| Grevillea calcicola | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Grevillea |
| Species: | G. calcicola
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| Binomial name | |
| Grevillea calcicola | |
Grevillea calcicola is a tree or shrub of the genus Grevillea native to a small area in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.[1]
The small straggly tree or shrub typically grows to a height of 2 to 4 metres (7 to 13 ft), it is multi-stemmed and has non-glaucous branchlets. It has simple dorsiventral leaves with a dissected blade that are 8 to 15 centimetres (3 to 6 in) in length and 1.5 to 2 mm (0.06 to 0.08 in) wide. An irregular inflorescence that is terminal with a raceme and white or cream flowers appears from May to August. Later it will produce an oblong rugose fruit.[1][2]
G. calcicola grows amongst low shrubland in rocky or stony soils and is found on limestone hilltops. It is found in the Cape Range IBRA subregion not far from Exmouth
The species is listed as threatened under the Australian Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Grevillea calcicola". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ "Grevillea calcicola A.S.George, J. Roy. Soc. W. Australia 50: 97, 100, fig. 2A–F (1967)". Flora of Australia Online. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ "Biodiversity Summary for NRM Regions" (PDF). Australian Government. 21 January 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2016.