Grevillea dimidiata
| Grevillea dimidiata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Grevillea |
| Species: | G. dimidiata |
| Binomial name | |
| Grevillea dimidiata F.Muell. | |
Grevillea dimidiata, also known as the caustic bush[1] or willings tree,[2] is a small tree or shrub which is endemic to Western Australia.
The single stemmed plant typically grows to a height of 2 to 6 metres (7 to 20 ft) and as high as 12 metres (39 ft). It has simple leaves to a length of 9 to 22 centimetres (4 to 9 in) and a width of 3 to 5.5 cm (1.2 to 2.2 in). It produces a white-cream inflorescence at end of the branch from May to October.[1] Lens shaped smooth or wrinkled fruit are then produced which are 16 to 23 mm (0.63 to 0.91 in) long.[1] It will produce seeds after 4 or 5 years of age.[3]
It is found the Kimberley region of Western Australia and in the Northern Territory. G. dimidiata has a habitat of scrubland or grassland and grows in rocky or sandy soils and on rocky outcrops.[1]
The plant has a typical lifespan of 11 to 20 years and is well adapted to fires in its environment. Adult plants will undergo epicormic resprouting after a fire.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Grevillea dimidiata". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
- ↑ Philip A. Clarke (2012). Australian plants as Aboriginal Tools. Rosenberg Publishing. ISBN 9781922013576.
- 1 2 "Fire responses of Grevillea dimidiata". Charles Darwin University. May 2004. Retrieved 24 July 2016.