Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
709899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 546 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709232



Common Names

  • Grevillea hookeriana
  • Hooker's Grevillea
  • Grevillea


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Synonyms

  • Grevillea pritzelii Diels ex Diels & E.Pritz. [unknown]

Description

Grevillea hookeriana (also called 'Hooker's Grevillea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a dense, spreading habit and grows up to 5 metres tall. Its leaves are small and grey-green in colour, and its flowers are yellow and red. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the south-east of Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Grevillea hookeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife. The flowers are edible and can be used in salads and other dishes. The leaves and bark can be used to make tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Grevillea hookeriana sub. apiciloba (F.Muell.) Makinson
Grevillea hookeriana sub. digitata (F.Muell.) Makinson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grevillea hookeriana is a yellow-orange spider flower with long stamens. The seed is a small, oval-shaped, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grevillea hookeriana is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Grevillea hookeriana

Grevillea hookeriana can be found in Western Australia.

Grevillea hookeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grevillea hookeriana?

Grevillea hookeriana

What is the common name of Grevillea hookeriana?

Hooker's Grevillea

What is the natural habitat of Grevillea hookeriana?

It is native to Western Australia

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,

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