Grevillea infundibularis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
Order: | Proteales |
Family: | Proteaceae |
Subfamily: | Grevilleoideae |
Genus: | Grevillea |
Species: | G. infundibularis |
Binomial name | |
Grevillea infundibularis A.S.George |
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 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]