Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusiflora
ID:
710074

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holl. : 19 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709407



Common Names

  • Grevillea obtusiflora
  • Blunt-flowered Grevillea
  • Grevillea


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Description

Grevillea obtusiflora (also called Obtuse-flowered Grevillea, among many other common names) is a small shrub that can grow up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow-orange flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

Uses & Benefits

Grevillea obtusiflora is an attractive, drought-tolerant shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge to provide shelter and privacy.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Grevillea obtusiflora sub. fecunda Makinson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grevillea obtusiflora is a yellow-orange, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grevillea obtusiflora is a small shrub that can be grown in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Grevillea obtusiflora

Grevillea obtusiflora can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

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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