Grevillea eriostachya

Lindley

Honey Grevillea, Orange Grevillea, Flame Grevillea, Pine Grevillea, Wama, Kaliny kalinypa, Galigiri

Proteaceae Edible: Nectar, Drink 408 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Grevillea eriostachya, also known as yellow flame grevillea or honey grevillea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae and is endemic to western parts of Australia. It is a shrub with a leafy base, mostly linear leaves and conical groups of bright yellow flowers on long canes above the foliage.

Description

A small to large spreading shrub. It can grow 1.5-5 m high and spread 2-4 m wide. The leaves are normally thicker near the ground. The branches are long and erect and slightly arching. These have fewer leaves. The leaves are long and wiry and segmented. The leaves are 15-20 cm long and divided into leaflets along the stalk. The flowers are towards the ends of these branches. The flowers are in woolly spikes. These are 20 cm long. The flowers are bright orange. The fruit are oval but flattened. They are 2 cm long and dark brown. They are densely hairy.

Edible Uses

The nectar from the flowers can be sucked directly or a drink can be made by soaking the flowers in water.

Traditional Uses

The nectar from the flowers can be sucked or a drink made by soaking the flowers in water.

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Distribution

A tropical plant. It grows in arid areas. It can grow in semiarid areas. It needs well drained, dry soil and full sun. It can stand light frost. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Cultivation

Plants are grown from seeds. Seeds germinate in 20-75 days. Plants can also be grown from cuttings.

Notes

There are 250 Grevillea species.

Synonyms

Grevillea excelsior Diels

Also Known As

Kaliny-kalinypa

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