Grevillea baueri

Grevillea baueri, commonly known as Bauer's grevillea, is a low-growing shrub which is endemic to the coastal ranges of south-eastern New South Wales in Australia. It usually grows up to 1 metre in height and 2 metres in width.Flowers are produced in late winter and spring. These have a red perianth with a cream tip and a green-tipped red style.[1][2]

Grevillea baueri
Grevillea baueri subsp. asperula
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Grevillea
Species:
G. baueri
Binomial name
Grevillea baueri

The species was first formally described by botanist Robert Brown, his description published in Transactions of the Linnean Society of London in 1810. The specific epithet honours brothers Franz and Ferdinand Bauer who were both noted botanical illustrators from Austria.[2][3]

Two subspecies are currently recognised:

  • Grevillea baueri subsp. asperula
  • Grevillea baueri subsp. baueri [1]

Cultivation

This species has attractive foliage and flowers although the latter blacken after maturity, which can detract from the overall appearance. It is frost hardy in Australia and preferes a position with reasonable drainage and in full sun or partial shade. Plants are propagated by cuttings.

References
  1. "Grevillea baueri R.Br". Flora of Australia Online. Department of the Environment and Heritage, Australian Government.
  2. Wrigley, J.W; Fagg, M. (1989). Bankias, Waratahs & Grevilleas. Australia: Collins. ISBN 0 7322 0020 2.
  3. "Grevillea baueri". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
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