Grevillea sessilis
Grevillea sessilis is a shrub which is endemic to Queensland in Australia.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Grevillea |
| Species: | G. sessilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Grevillea sessilis C.T.White & W.D.Francis | |
Description
Erect shrub or small tree that grows 2–6 m in height. Its leaves are 5–16 cm long with 5-18 narrowly ovate, oblong, or sublinear lobes. Flower color: perianth white; style cream-white or occasionally greenish yellow; tip green.[2]
Field identification
Grevillea sessillis can be distinguished from related plant species such as G. whiteana and G. hodgei by its comparatively longer floral bracts, which are 3.5-6.5 mm in length.[2]
Occurrence
Low mountain ranges of inland eastern Qld, from Cairns area S to Springsure and Theodore. Grows in open woodland or shrubland in shallow sandy soils over siliceous sandstone. Flowers Apr.–Dec.[2]
References
- "Grevillea sessilis". Flora of Australia Online. Department of the Environment and Heritage, Australian Government.
- Makinson, R.O. (1999). "Flora of Australia Online".
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