Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Blumea 8: 2 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709132
Common Names
- Elbert's Grevillea
- Elbert's Spider Grevillea
- Elbert's Spider Flower
Description
Grevillea elbertii (also called Elbert's Grevillea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It can grow up to 2 m tall, with a single trunk and a spreading crown. Its leaves are linear to oblanceolate, and its flowers are bright yellow. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, as well as heathlands and coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Grevillea elbertii is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and its showy flowers. It is a low-maintenance plant that can be used in gardens, borders, and containers. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grevillea elbertii has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and a long, slender stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grevillea elbertii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Grevillea elbertii
Grevillea elbertii is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Grevillea elbertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grevillea elbertii?
Grevillea elbertii
What is the common name of Grevillea elbertii?
Elbert's Grevillea
What is the natural habitat of Grevillea elbertii?
Grevillea elbertii is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from dry sclerophyll forests to sandy heaths
Species in the Grevillea genus
Grevillea hislopii,
Grevillea acacioides,
Grevillea acanthifolia,
Grevillea acerata,
Grevillea acrobotrya,
Grevillea acropogon,
Grevillea acuaria,
Grevillea adenotricha,
Grevillea agrifolia,
Grevillea albiflora,
Grevillea alpina,
Grevillea alpivaga,
Grevillea althoferorum,
Grevillea amplexans,
Grevillea anethifolia,
Grevillea aneura,
Grevillea angulata,
Grevillea angustiloba,
Grevillea annulifera,
Grevillea aquifolium,
Grevillea arenaria,
Grevillea argyrophylla,
Grevillea armigera,
Grevillea asparagoides,
Grevillea aspera,
Grevillea aspleniifolia,
Grevillea asteriscosa,
Grevillea aurea,
Grevillea australis,
Grevillea baileyana,
Grevillea banksii,
Grevillea banyabba,
Grevillea barklyana,
Grevillea batrachioides,
Grevillea baueri,
Grevillea baxteri,
Grevillea beadleana,
Grevillea beardiana,
Grevillea bedggoodiana,
Grevillea bemboka,
Grevillea benthamiana,
Grevillea berryana,
Grevillea biformis,
Grevillea bipinnatifida,
Grevillea biternata,
Grevillea brachystachya,
Grevillea brachystylis,
Grevillea bracteosa,
Grevillea brevifolia,
Grevillea brevis,
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa,
Adenanthos acanthophyllus,
Adenanthos apiculatus,
Adenanthos argyreus,
Adenanthos barbigerus,
Adenanthos cacomorphus,
Adenanthos cuneatus,
Adenanthos cunninghamii,
Adenanthos cygnorum,
Adenanthos detmoldii,
Adenanthos dobagii,
Adenanthos dobsonii,
Adenanthos drummondii,
Adenanthos ellipticus,
Adenanthos eyrei,
Adenanthos filifolius,
Adenanthos flavidiflorus,
Adenanthos forrestii,
Adenanthos glabrescens,
Adenanthos gracilipes,
Adenanthos ileticos,
Adenanthos intermedius,
Adenanthos intricatus,
Adenanthos labillardierei,
Adenanthos linearis,
Adenanthos macropodianus,
Adenanthos meisneri,
Adenanthos obovatus,
Adenanthos oreophilus,
Adenanthos pamelus,
Adenanthos pungens,
Adenanthos sericeus,
Adenanthos strictus,
Adenanthos teges,
Adenanthos terminalis,
Adenanthos velutinus,
Adenanthos venosus,
Agastachys odorata,
Alloxylon brachycarpum,
Alloxylon flammeum,
Alloxylon pinnatum,
Alloxylon wickhamii,
Athertonia diversifolia,
Aulax cancellata,
Aulax pallasia,
Aulax umbellata,
Austromuellera trinervia,
Austromuellera valida,
Banksia acanthopoda,
Banksia acuminata,