Grevillea hortiorum

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Grevillea hortiorum
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Grevillea
Species:
G. hortiorum
Binomial name
Grevillea hortiorum
Olde, 2021[1]

Grevillea hortiorum is a species of plant in the protea family that is endemic to Australia.[2]

Etymology[]

The specific epithet hortiorum honours amateur botanists and plant collectors Frederick and Jean Hort, who were instrumental in the discovery of this species.[1]

Description[]

The species is an erect, open shrub with a smooth, grey trunk that grows to a height of 1.7–3 m and a width of 1–1.3 m. It has sharp, needle-like leaves and white conflorescent flowers. It flowers from late winter to spring, fruiting in late spring.[1]

Distribution and habitat[]

The species occurs in the IBRA bioregions of Avon Wheatbelt and Jarrah Forest in south-west Western Australia.[2] It is found in marri and wandoo open woodland, as well as heath and thick scrub, on granitic, sandy, clay-loam and lateritic soils.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d Olde, Peter Maurice (2021). "Grevillea hortiorum Olde (Proteaceae: Grevilleoideae: Hakeinae), an uncommon species from winter-damp woodlands in the Avon Wheatbelt, south-west Western Australia". Telopea. 24: 2–5. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Grevillea hortiorum Olde". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.


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