Grevillea diversifolia
Appearance
Grevillea diversifolia | |
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G. diversifolia subsp. subtersericata | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Proteales |
Family: | Proteaceae |
Genus: | Grevillea |
Species: | G. diversifolia
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Binomial name | |
Grevillea diversifolia |
Grevillea diversifolia, the variable-leaved grevillea, is a shrub in the family Proteaceae. It is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia.[2] It has an erect or spreading shrub habit, growing to between 1 and 5 metres in height and has a peak flowering period between July and October (mid winter to mid spring) in its native range.[2]
The species was first formally described by botanist Carl Meissner in 1845 in Plantae Preissianae.[1][3]
Two subspecies are currently recognised:[3]
- Grevillea diversifolia Meisn. subsp. diversifolia
- Grevillea diversifolia subsp. subtersericata McGill.
References
- ^ a b "Grevillea diversifolia ". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
- ^ a b "Grevillea diversifolia ". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ a b "Grevillea diversifolia". Flora of Australia Online. Department of the Environment and Heritage, Australian Government.