Grevillea evanescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
evanescens
ID:
709816
Status:
valid
Authors:
Olde & Marriott
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Grevillea Book 1: 181 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709149
Common Names
- Evanescens Grevillea
- Evanescens Spider Grevillea
- Evanescens Spider Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grevillea evanescens (also called Fading 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 evanescens is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant, and its flowers attract birds and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Grevillea evanescens are yellow, red or pink, and are shaped like a bell. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.
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Grevillea evanescens 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 evanescens
Grevillea evanescens can be found in Australia.
Grevillea evanescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grevillea evanescens?
Grevillea evanescens
What is the natural habitat of Grevillea evanescens?
It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid areas of Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.
What are the common names of Grevillea evanescens?
It is commonly known as the desert grevillea, desert spider flower, and desert grevillea.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2832309: Based on the initial data import
Peter M. Olde (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Olde' in the authors string.
Neil Marriott (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marriott' in the authors string.