Status:
valid
Authors:
McKee
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 78: 49 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709151
Common Names
- Evansiana Grevillea
- Evansiana Spider Grevillea
- Evansiana Spider Flower
Description
Grevillea evansiana (also called Evans' 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 evansiana 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 evansiana are yellow, red or pink, and are shaped like a bell. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grevillea evansiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a potting mix with perlite or sand for better drainage. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright spot until they root.
Where to Find Grevillea evansiana
Grevillea evansiana can be found in Australia.
Grevillea evansiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grevillea evansiana?
Grevillea evansiana
What is the natural habitat of Grevillea evansiana?
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 evansiana?
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,