Grevillea pungens
R. Br.
Prickly Flame Grevillea
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGrevillea pungens, also known as flame grevillea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae and is endemic to the Northern Territory in Australia. It is a shrub with egg-shaped leaves with rigid, sharply-pointed teeth or lobes, and hairy, deep pink to orange flowers.
Description
A small shrub 1-2 m high. The branches spread and arch over. The leaves are stiff and prickly. The are dull green on top and whitish underneath. The blade is 1.6-6 cm long and 1.5-2.5 cm wide. The shape varies. They can be entire with teeth around the edge or deeply divided into lobes. The flowers are orange-red. The style sticks out. They are about 1.5-2 cm long and arranged along stalks 4-6 cm long. These are near the ends of branches. The fruit are woody follicles. These are 1.5-2 cm long by 0.6 cm wide. They are brown when ripe and contain 2 seeds.
Edible Uses
The flowers are sucked for nectar.
Traditional Uses
The flowers are sucked for nectar.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. They grow naturally in open forest on sandy soil. They need sunny sites and well-drained soil.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed or tip cuttings.
Notes
There are 250 Grevillea species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Amurumurikarra, Anbirrim, Burrun burrun
