Grevillea leucopteris
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Plume Grevillea, White-plumed Grevillea, Old socks
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGrevillea leucopteris, also known as old socks or white plume grevillea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a spreading, bushy shrub with divided leaves with erect, linear lobes and clusters of white to cream-coloured flowers displayed above the foliage.
Description
A large bushy shrub. It grows 3 m high. There are leaves down to ground level. The leaves are large and divided along the stalk. These consist of soft segments 10-20 cm long. The new tips are red. The flowers are in large leafless panicles above the leaves. They are creamy-white. The young buds are covered with sticky pinkish-brown bracts. The flowers are rich in nectar. The flowers have a sickly unpleasant odour. The fruit are oval brown follicles. These open and fall off. They are 2 cm long by 1 cm wide. There are 2 flat winged seeds inside.
Edible Uses
The seeds are edible.
Distribution
It grows in deep sands in Western Australia. It needs well drained soil. It needs a sunny position. It suits warm temperate climates. It suits hardiness zones 9-10.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed. The seed germinate 15-60 days after sowing.
Notes
There are 250 Grevillea species.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | 3.2 | 1817 | 435 | 16.5 | — | — | 3.5 | 9.5 |
| Seed wings | 6.2 | 649 | 155 | 39.6 | — | — | 61.9 | 5.9 |
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References (11)
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- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1990, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 5. Lothian. p 75
- Etherington, K., & Imwold, D., (Eds), 2001, Botanica's Trees & Shrubs. The illustrated A-Z of over 8500 trees and shrubs. Random House, Australia. p 355
- Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 115
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- Holliday, I., 1979, A Field Guide to Australian Native Shrubs. Rigby. p 98
- Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 7:76. 1855
- Lord, E.E., & Willis, J.H., 1999, Shrubs and Trees for Australian gardens. Lothian. p 168
- Olde, P & Marriott, N., 1995, The Grevillea Book. Kangaroo Press. Vol 2. p 237
- Paczkowska, G . & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Calatogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 484
- Rolsh, 1994, Wildflowers of the Western State, Rolsh Productions Albany WA. p 14
