Grevillea sessilis

Grevillea sessilis is a shrub which is endemic to Queensland in Australia.[1]

Grevillea sessilis
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
  1. "Grevillea sessilis". Flora of Australia Online. Department of the Environment and Heritage, Australian Government.
  2. Makinson, R.O. (1999). "Flora of Australia Online".
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