Grevillea bipinnatifida
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| Grevillea bipinnatifida R.Br. |
Grevillea bipinnatifida, also known as Fuchsia Grevillea, is a shrub which is endemic to Western Australia.
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[edit] Description
This species forms a spreading shrub which grows up to 1 m (3 ft) in height. It has red or orange flowers which appear from early autumn to mid summer (March to January in Australia).
[edit] Distribution
The species occurs in and around Perth on granite outcrops, hills and occasionally on poorly-draining flat areas.
[edit] Taxonomy
The species was first formally described in 1830 by botanist Robert Brown.
Two subspecies are recognised:
- Grevillea bipinnatifida R.Br. subsp. bipinnatifida
- Grevillea bipinnatifida subsp. pagna Cranfield
[edit] Cultivars
A number of hybid cultivars have been produced which have Grevillea bipinnatifida as a parent species. These include a number of hybrids with Grevillea banksii including:
- G.'Cocunut Ice'
- G. 'Peaches and Cream'
- G. 'Robyn Gordon'
- G. 'Superb'
Other hybrids include:
- G. 'Molly' (a cross with G. aurea)
- G. 'Sunrise' (a cross with G. 'Clearview Robin')
[edit] References
- Grevillea bipinnatifida. FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia.
- Australian Plant Name Index (APNI): Grevillea bipinnatifida
