- Grevillea wilsonii
taxobox
name = Wilson's Grevillea
image_caption = "Grevillea wilsonii" nearJarrahdale, Western Australia
regnum =Plantae
unranked_divisio =Angiosperms
unranked_classis =Eudicots
ordo =Proteales
familia =Proteaceae
genus = "Grevillea "
species = "G. wilsonii "
binomial = "Grevillea wilsonii "
binomial_authority = A.Cunn.
synonyms = "Grevillea lindleyana"Meisn. |"Grevillea wilsonii", also known as Wilson's Grevillea or Native Fuchsia, is a
shrub which is endemic to the south-west ofWestern Australia . It usually grows to 1.5m in height and width and produces brilliant red flowers, which later blacken, between July and December. (late winter to early summer) in its native range Flora of Australia Online|name="Grevillea wilsonii" A.Cunn.|id= 2967]The species was first formally described by botanist Allan Cunningham, his description published in
Thomas Braidwood Wilson 's "Narrative of a Voyage Round the World" in 1835. The specific epithet honours Wilson.Culivation
This species requires a well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is from cuttings; grafting on the east coast of Australia may ensure greater reliability.cite book|author=Wrigley, J.W and Fagg, M.| title=Bankias, Waratahs & Grevilleas| publisher=Collins|location= Australia | year=
1989 | id=ISBN 0 7322 0020 2]References
External links
*APNI | name = "Grevillea wilsonii" A.Cunn. | id = 14107
*FloraBase|name="Grevillea wilsonii"|id=2122
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