Grevillea striata

R. Br.

Beefwood, Western Beefwood, Silver honeysuckle, Palku, Willer, Arroo-in, Arrongg, Ildeilba, Jildilba, Ildinja, Yinjija, Turrie, Galigali, Bukumara, Dilyarr

Proteaceae Edible: Seeds, Nectar 351 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Source: Wikipedia

Grevillea striata, commonly known as beefwood or silver honeysuckle, is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae and is endemic to continental Australia. It is a shrub or tree with linear leaves and white to cream-colured or pale yellow flowers. Other common names for this species include western beefwood, beef oak and beef silky oak.

Description

A medium sized tree. It grows 5-9 m tall. The leaves are crowded around the stem. They are leathery and like straps. They can be 10-35 cm long by 0.7 cm wide. They are dull green above and silvery underneath. The edges of the leaves curl slightly downwards. The flowers are small and cream. They are about 0.6 cm long. They occur in cylindrical groups at the end of branches. The fruit are oblong and woody. They are 1.5-2 cm long. They contain 2 seeds.

Edible Uses

The seeds are eaten, and nectar can be sucked directly from the flowers.

Traditional Uses

The seeds are eaten. The nectar can be sucked from the flowers.

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Distribution

A tropical plant. They grow naturally in open plains in dry regions. They are often on alluvial soil. It can grow in arid places. It suits hardiness zones 9-12.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Cultivation

Plants can be grown from seed. Soaking the seed overnight improves germination. Or the seed coat can be peeled off.

Propagation

Seed - they have no dormancy but germination is delayed and uneven. Soaking the seed in cold water for 24 hours prior to sowing may improve germination. Seeds can be sown in well-drained, shady seedbeds or individual containers, using with equal proportions of sandy loam and sand. Germination is usually good, occurring after 2 - 4 weeks. When the seedlings are 7 days old, they are pricked out in polytubes. Shade is required for the first 2 - 3 weeks after transplanting. In about 6 - 8 months, when the plants are 20 - 30cm tall, they can be planted out into their permanent positions. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel.

Other Uses

The wood is hard, close-grained, takes a good polish. It is used for cabinet making, furniture, fancy work.

Production

It is slow to grow but long lived.

Notes

There are 250 Grevillea species.

Nutrition

Part	Moisture	kJ	kcal	Protein	Vit A	Vit C	Iron	Zinc
Flower	78.4	343	82	1.4	—	2	—	—

Synonyms

Grevillea lineata R. Brown

Also Known As

Mabu

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