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Grevillea wilsonii

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Proteaceae

Scientific name
  
Grevillea wilsonii

Rank
  
Species

Order
  
Proteales

Genus
  
Grevillea

Higher classification
  
Spider flower

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Similar
  
Spider flower, Proteas, Grevillea ripicola, Grevillea synapheae, Grevillea tetragonoloba

Grevillea wilsonii, also known as Wilson's grevillea or native fuchsia, is a shrub which is endemic to the southwest of Western Australia. It usually grows to 1.5m in height and width and produces brilliant red flowers, which later blacken, between July and December. (late winter to early summer) in its native range

The species was first formally described by botanist Allan Cunningham, his description published in Thomas Braidwood Wilson's Narrative of a Voyage Round the World in 1835. The specific epithet honours Wilson.

Cultivation

This species requires a well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is from cuttings; grafting on the east coast of Australia may ensure greater reliability.

References

Grevillea wilsonii Wikipedia