- Grevillea asparagoides
taxobox
name = "Grevillea asparagoides"
regnum =Plantae
unranked_divisio =Angiosperms
unranked_classis =Eudicots
ordo =Proteales
familia =Proteaceae
genus = "Grevillea "
species = "G. asparagoides "
binomial = "Grevillea asparagoides "
binomial_authority = Meisn.|"Grevillea asparagoides" is a
shrub which is endemic to the south-west ofWestern Australia . It grows up from 0.5 to 2 metres in height and produces bright red flowers between July and December (late winter to early summer ) in its native range.Flora of Australia Online|name="Grevillea asparagoides"|id= 2650]The species was first formally described by botanist
Carl Meissner , his description published in "Prodromus " in 1856. The specific epithet is derived from a passing resemblance of the foliage to that ofasparagus .Culivation
This species requires a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is from cuttings; grafting on the east coast of Australia may be required to 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 asparagoides" Meisn. | id = 27552
*FloraBase|name="Grevillea asparagoides"|id=1958
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